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United Natural Foods is America's Premier Certified Organic Distributor

Copyright 2004
United Natural Foods, Inc.

Resources > Buying Club Help & How To >
Bottle & Can Deposits and Returns
 
 

What can be returned?

  • any container for which we have charged you a deposit
    Your invoice displays a "D" on line items with a deposit charge.

How must containers be packed for return?

All containers must be clean, pre-counted and SECURELY packed.

  • Cans: rinsed, in securely closed bags, not crushed!
  • Glass Bottles: rinsed, caps removed & securely packed in covered boxes!
  • Tofu Buckets: rinsed and in good condition!

How is the deposit refunded?

  • By the driver at the time of delivery.
  • Be sure the driver knows you have returnables BEFORE the paperwork is completed!

Deposits by State

 

STATE

CONTAINERS

DEPOSIT REFUNDED

ALL  

TOTES
Soy Boy tofu buckets
Bridge tofu buckets
aseptic containers for recycling

$6
$3
$2
$0
CT
soft drinks, mineral water, carbonated water
$.05 ea.
DE
mineral water (not naturally sparkling mineral water) soda waters or any carbonated beverage, soft drinks: GLASS & PLASTIC ONLY; NOT ALUMINUM
$.05
ME
all beverages, including juice
$.05 ea.
MA
soft drinks, mineral water, carbonated water
 $.05 ea.
NH, NJ, PA, RI, VA, MD, D.C.
no deposits for cans or bottles
$.00 ea.
NY
soft drinks, mineral water, carbonated water, carbonated soft drinks, spritzers (all carbonated beverages regardless of the juice content)
$.05 ea.
VT
soft drinks, mineral water, carbonated water
$.05 ea.