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What a difference a dime makes.
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UBCR Trucks run entirely on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

The 10¢ deposit changes the perception of the container from trash, to an item with monetary value. This drives many people to return their recyclable containers to stores to get their money back.

Convenient.
Easy. Convenient.
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Consumers make one trip to redeem deposits and do their shopping.

Consumers make one trip to redeem deposits and do their shopping.

Michigan consumers love the convenience of one-stop redemption & shopping, with thousands of locations all over the state.

No expense to taxpayers
Zero. Zilch. Nada.
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Michigan's deposit system is self-sustaining with no added cost to taxpayers.

Michigan's deposit system is self-sustaining with no added cost to taxpayers.

Michigan's deposit system is self-sustaining with no added cost to taxpayers.

Zero Waste
100%.
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100% of the containers are transformed into industry-preferred material.

100% of the containers are transformed into industry-preferred material.

100% of the containers returned through the Michigan deposit system are transformed into a valuable, high-quality, highly desirable industrial commodity.

Clean.
Clean.
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More than 500,000 gallons of petroleum are saved each year with UBCR's CNG-fueled fleet.

More than 500,000 gallons of petroleum are saved each year with UBCR's CNG-fueled fleet.

Originally designed to help eliminate roadside litter -- and it worked! -- Michigan's deposit system is highly regarded as the best in the nation.

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Recycling Refunds Work.

What makes Michigan so successful in beverage container recycling? It’s because of overwhelming support by Michigan citizens of the 10¢ deposit, combined with a convenient return system.

Watch the video below to learn more.

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How it works.

As the product is delivered to the stores and sold to consumers, the ten-cent deposit moves in four steps, from wholesaler to store to consumer. As the used containers are redeemed in the stores, the ten-cent deposit moves in the opposite direction.

03

Contact us.

Do you need an extra pickup? Additional parts or repair? UBCR's goal is to help their customers maintain optimal efficiency. Please let us know how we can help you.

For immediate assistance, contact our dispatch office at (888) 422-7404. All requests are answered within 24 hours.