How does the deposit system work for single-use beverage bottles? The depost system isn't ever used for single use beverage bottles. People pay extra per beverage bottle. This money is used to pay for the cost of its recycling. People pay extra per beverage bottle. Anyone that returns the bottle to a store that sells single use beverage bottles receives the extra money. People pay extra per beverage bottle. Anyone that returns the bottle to a recycling plant receives the extra money