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Automate Bottle Deposit Collection on Shopify

Ten US states require bottle deposits. Germany has Pfand. Canada has provincial programs. If you sell beverages on Shopify, you need to collect deposits — and doing it manually is a nightmare. Canteen handles it automatically.

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The Problem

Manual Bottle Deposits Are a Nightmare

If you've tried handling bottle deposits manually on Shopify, you know the pain. Baking deposits into product prices confuses customers. Creating separate deposit products clutters your catalog. Tracking which states require what amounts? Spreadsheet hell.

❌ Deposits baked into prices — customers think you're overcharging

❌ Separate deposit SKUs — cluttered catalog, checkout confusion

❌ Baking deposits into prices confuses customers and skews reporting

❌ POS gaps — online deposits collected, in-store missed (or vice versa)

❌ Multi-pack math — 6-packs, 12-packs, 24-packs, kegs, cases…

❌ Audit risk — wrong amounts collected = compliance headaches

Canteen replaces all of that with automated rules. Set the deposit amount per product or collection and let Canteen add the right deposit at checkout — every time, automatically.

Reference

Bottle Deposit Amounts by Region

US states, Canadian provinces, and international programs — all the rates merchants need to collect:

Region Program Standard Deposit Notes
California CRV 5¢ / 10¢ 5¢ under 24oz, 10¢ for 24oz+. 25¢ for wine/spirits pouches.
Connecticut Bottle Bill 10¢ Covers most beverage containers including nips (50ml spirits).
Hawaii HI-5 5¢ Covers most beverage containers. 1¢ handling fee may apply.
Iowa Bottle Bill 5¢ Beer, wine coolers, liquor, soft drinks, water.
Maine Bottle Bill 5¢ / 15¢ 5¢ standard, 15¢ for wine and liquor containers.
Massachusetts Bottle Bill 5¢ Carbonated beverages, beer, malt beverages.
Michigan Bottle Bill 10¢ Highest deposit in the US. Covers carbonated beverages.
New York Bottle Bill 5¢ Expanded to include water bottles since 2009.
Oregon Bottle Bill 10¢ America's first bottle bill (1971). Covers most beverages.
Vermont Bottle Bill 5¢ / 15¢ 5¢ standard, 15¢ for liquor containers.
🇨🇦 Canada — Provincial Programs
British Columbia Encorp / Return-It 10¢–20¢ Cans, bottles, juice boxes, milk containers. 10¢ under 1L, 20¢ for 1L+.
Ontario LCBO / Beer Store 10¢–25¢ 10¢ under 630mL, 20¢ for 630mL+. Deposit varies by container type.
Alberta ABRP 10¢–25¢ All non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage containers. 10¢ under 1L, 25¢ for 1L+.
Quebec Consigne Québec 5¢–20¢ Expanding program. Currently beer/carbonated, expanding to all containers.
Atlantic Canada Provincial programs 5¢–20¢ NS, NB, PEI, NL each run their own deposit schemes.
🌍 Europe
Germany Pfand (Einwegpfand) 25¢ EUR Single-use cans & PET. 8¢ reusable beer bottles, 15¢ reusable water bottles.
Netherlands Statiegeld €0.15 Large PET bottles (≥1L) and aluminium cans. Expanded in 2023.
Sweden Pant (Pantamera) 1–2 SEK Cans and PET bottles. ~90% return rate.
Norway Pant (Infinitum) 1–3 NOK 1 NOK under 0.5L, 2.5 NOK for 0.5L+. ~90% return rate.
Denmark Pant (Dansk Retursystem) 1–3 DKK Glass, plastic, and aluminium containers.
Finland Palpa 10–40¢ EUR 10¢ cans, 15¢ small PET, 40¢ glass. One of the oldest systems (since 1959).
🇦🇺 Australia — Container Deposit Schemes
All States & Territories CDS (various) 10¢ AUD All states now operate CDS. Covers cans, plastic, glass, and cartons.

Deposit amounts current as of 2026. Always verify with your local environmental or regulatory agency for the latest rates.

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Per-bottle, per-case, per-keg

Any container, any amount

Automation

How Canteen Handles Bottle Deposits

Canteen gives you the flexibility to match any deposit program — whether it's 5¢ per bottle in New York or 10¢ in Michigan.

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    Per-item deposits — Set a fixed deposit amount per bottle, can, or container. Canteen multiplies by quantity automatically.
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    Multi-pack support — Different deposit rules for 6-packs, 12-packs, 24-packs, and cases. One rule per product variant.
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    Keg & growler deposits — Higher deposit amounts for kegs and growlers — fully supported as refundable container fees.
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    Location targeting — Only charge deposits to customers in bottle bill states. Customers outside those states don't see the fee.
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    Online Store + POS — Same deposit rules apply everywhere you sell. No gaps, no manual calculations at the register.

Automate deposit collection on your Shopify store — no code needed.

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International

Bottle Deposits Around the World

Deposit programs exist across North America, Europe, and beyond. Canteen handles them all with the same simple rules engine.

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Canada

Provincial deposit programs

Every province runs its own deposit program. Amounts and covered containers vary by region.

  • 🍺 BC: 10¢–20¢ (cans, bottles, jugs)
  • 🍺 Ontario: 10¢–25¢ (LCBO, Beer Store)
  • 🍺 Alberta: 10¢–25¢ (all beverage containers)
  • 🍺 Quebec: 5¢–20¢ (expanding 2024–2025)
  • 🍺 Atlantic provinces: 5¢–20¢
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Germany — Pfand

One of the world's strictest deposit systems

Mandatory on most single-use beverage containers. Enforced at retail — non-compliance carries significant fines.

  • 🥤 Single-use cans & plastic: 25¢ (Einwegpfand)
  • 🍺 Reusable beer bottles: 8¢ (Mehrwegpfand)
  • 💧 Reusable water bottles: 15¢
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Netherlands — Statiegeld

Expanding to cans in 2023

The Netherlands extended Statiegeld to aluminium cans, adding to the existing large PET bottle program.

  • 🥤 Large PET bottles (≥1L): €0.15
  • 🥤 Small PET bottles & cans: €0.15
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Scandinavia — Pant

Sweden, Norway, Denmark

Pant systems have operated for decades across Scandinavia with very high return rates (80–95%).

  • 🥤 Sweden: 1–2 SEK per container
  • 🥤 Norway: 1–3 NOK per container
  • 🥤 Denmark: 1–3 DKK per container
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France — Consigne

Voluntary & expanding programs

France is rolling out broader deposit legislation, with voluntary programs already in place through major retailers.

  • 🍾 Reusable glass bottles: varies by retailer
  • 🥤 National scheme in development
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Australia

State-by-state container deposit schemes

Container Deposit Schemes (CDS) now operate in every Australian state and territory.

  • 🥤 Most states: 10¢ per eligible container
  • 🥤 Covers cans, plastic, glass, cartons

Canteen works for all of these. Set your deposit amount per product, choose which collections it applies to, and Canteen handles the rest at checkout — Online Store and POS.

Getting Started

Set Up Bottle Deposits in 3 Steps

From install to collecting deposits — under 10 minutes.

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1

Create Deposit Rules

Set up a collection in Canteen for bottle deposits. Choose fixed-amount per item, enter the deposit (e.g., 5¢ or 10¢), and name it clearly.

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Target Your Beverages

Select which Shopify product collections trigger the deposit — beer, soda, water, wine. Set location conditions for specific states.

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3

Activate

Enable the rule. Every qualifying beverage order now has the correct deposit automatically added at checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I charge different deposit amounts for different states?

Absolutely. Create separate fee rules for each state with the correct deposit amount. Michigan customers see 10¢ per bottle, California customers see the appropriate CRV rate, and customers in non-bottle-bill states see no deposit at all.

How do multi-packs work?

Canteen applies deposits per item in the cart. For a 12-pack priced as a single product, you can set the deposit at the per-pack level (e.g., 60¢ for a 12-pack at 5¢/bottle). For products sold as individual bottles, the per-item deposit multiplies by quantity.

Do deposits work at Shopify POS?

Yes. Canteen works on both Online Store and Shopify POS. Your in-store customers get the same accurate deposit charges — no manual calculations at the register.

Should I charge tax on bottle deposits?

This varies by state. Some states treat deposits as taxable, others don't. Canteen gives you full control — you can configure whether tax applies to each fee rule. Check with your accountant or state revenue department for your specific requirements.

What about keg deposits?

Canteen handles keg deposits, growler deposits, and any other refundable container fee. Set a higher deposit amount ($30, $50, whatever your keg deposit is) and target it to keg products specifically.

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