Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers about our products, bottles, availability, and more.

How does the bottle deposit work?

When you purchase an eligible 1836 Farms product in one of our reusable glass bottles, a $3 bottle deposit is included in the purchase.

Return the empty 1836 Farms bottle to the store and you’ll receive your $3 deposit back for each bottle returned.

Please give the bottle a quick rinse and remove the cap before returning it.

Where can I find your products?

Use our Store Finder to find a retailer near you that carries 1836 Farms products.

We’re always working to bring our products to more stores and communities across Texas.

Does every store carry all 1836 Farms products?

Not every store carries every 1836 Farms product or flavor.

Would you like to see another one of our products on the shelves at a store near you? Download our product request form, fill it out, and give it to the store manager. Customer requests can make a big difference, and there’s a good chance we may be able to bring additional 1836 Farms products to your local store.

Are your products pasteurized?

Yes. All of our products are pasteurized for safety, but it is not ultra-pasteurized.

Are seasonal flavors available year-round?

Our seasonal flavors are only available for a limited time each year.

Visit our Seasonal Flavor Calendar to see what’s currently available and find out which flavors are coming up next.

Are your bottles and caps recyclable?

Yes, our glass bottles are recyclable!

When you return an eligible 1836 Farms glass bottle, you’ll receive your $3 bottle deposit back. The bottle is then returned to our facility, thoroughly cleaned and sanitized using industrial equipment, inspected, and refilled with fresh product.

Our bottle caps are not recyclable and should be thrown away before the bottle is returned.

What happens to the bottles after they are returned?

Returned bottles are collected from our retail partners and brought back to our bottling facility.

Each bottle is inspected and thoroughly cleaned using an industrial sanitizing system before it is approved to be refilled with fresh product. Reusing our glass bottles helps reduce packaging waste while keeping the classic milk-bottle tradition alive.

Can I return a glass bottle from another milk brand?

No. The refundable $3 bottle deposit applies only to eligible 1836 Farms glass bottles.

We are unable to accept bottles from other brands because our bottles are designed specifically for our cleaning, inspection, and refilling process.

Where can I find the expiration date?

The expiration date is printed on the side of the bottle cap.

For the best quality and freshness, keep your 1836 Farms products refrigerated and return them to the refrigerator promptly after use.

How can I contact 1836 Farms?

Have a question, comment, product concern, or flavor suggestion? We’d be happy to hear from you.

Visit our Contact page to send a message to the 1836 Farms team.

Does 1836 Farms offer farm or facility tours?

We do not currently offer public tours of our farm or bottling facility.

We appreciate your interest! Any future tours, events, or opportunities to visit will be announced on our website and social media pages.

Can 1836 Farms help distribute our products to stores?

Yes. In addition to producing our own products, 1836 Farms provides Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, services for select brands across Texas.

Our experienced delivery team works directly with retailers to help make sure products arrive on time, in the correct quantities, and with careful handling. Merchandising support may also be available depending on your company’s needs and service area.

Interested in working with us? Contact our team and tell us more about your products, current retail presence, and distribution needs.