LANSING, Mich. – On Monday, Treasury issued a Notice Regarding Phased Reestablishment of Michigan’s Bottle Deposit Return Program. UPDATE: Michigan stores can start accepting bottle, can returns immediatelyBy June 15, retailers must reopen their bottle return facilities and resume the collection of returnable beverage containers and refund of customer bottle deposits. Retailers reopening their bottle return facilities must ensure those facilities comply with all state-mandated safety protocols and restrictions, including the most recent state-mandated safeguards to protect workers. Establish special or limited hours of operation for bottle return facilities. Periodically close bottle deposit facilities as needed for cleaning and supply management.