Twenty-seven percent of Michigan's refundable cans and bottles go unreturned. Reasons cited for the low returns rate includes: inconvenience, messiness, long lines at the store, and machines too slow or often not working. We understand. We want to make​ your returning of refundable cans and bottles easy. 
​We will do it for you 'and' the monies received will go to directly support Michigan Waterways Stewards activities, such as: 
1.  Removing up litter, trash, and other unwanted debris from Michigan's waterways and adjoining greenways.
3.  Supporting riverside park beautification efforts, even our creating new parks.
4.  Creating protective natural and migratory wildlife areas.
5.  Developing our "Love Our Waterways" environmental education programming.

Donating your refundable cans and bottles is a simple three step process.
1.  Collect your refundable cans and bottles.
2.  Schedule an appointment using our easy scheduling form found at the bottom of this page.
3.  We'll come pick up your refundable cans and bottles from either your home, place of business, school, or other.
 
Our geography for picking up refundable cans and bottles is currently: Lansing, East Lansing, Waverly, Okemos, and Haslett.
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In appreciation of your your donating your refundable cans and bottles we will gift you with:
1.  Michigan Waterways Stewards 2025 8-page brochure.
2.  Love Our Waterways 8-page environmental education brochure.
3.  Love Our Waterways 3" stickers.
4.  Love Our Waterways - Potter Park Zoo  2" x 8" bookmarks. 

If your refundable can and bottle donation is greater than $30 we'll gift you with a 2025 Michigan Waterways Stewards waterproof decal so you can promote your support of making Michigan's waterways cleaner and healthier.

See below on how we can help make your collection and donating of refundable cans and bottles easier and cleaner.  
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Anyone donating $30 or greater will receive a 2025 Michigan Waterways Stewards waterproof decal. Click on the image above to donate directly.

We Make Collecting Refundable Cans and Bottles Easy.

Collecting refundable cans and bottles can be messy and take up a lot of space at home or place of work. That's why we're partnering with Granger Waste Services.

When we come to pick up your first donation of refundable cans and bottles, for a cash donation of $10 or greater, we will gift you with a stand-up collapsable box, with lid and liner. These boxes are attractive, make for a great space organizer, and eliminates your having to handle messy cans and bottles a second time.
Also, whenever you go to place your empty refundable cans and bottles you'll be reminded that you're helping making Michigan's waterways cleaner and healthier.

To schedule the pick up of your refundable cans and bottles donation, scroll below. ​We thank you for your interest and help in making Michigan's waterways cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant to use.
LOVE OUR WATERWAYS. IT'S A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY.
​JOIN US • CREATE LASTING IMPACT  • THIS IS OUR LEGACY

    Schedule Your Refundable
    Cans and Bottles Pick Up Date & Time.