Bottle Bill Campaigns
and pending legislation
2010
Tennessee Pride of Place
The Tennessee bottle bill, called POP for Pride of Place, will be reintroduced in 2009. More news to come!
Delaware "Universal Recycling" Plan
The governor has proposed replacing the bottle deposit with a fee supporting mandatory curbside recycling.
Oklahoma Deposit Beverage Container Recycling Act
Oklahoma's bill declares a state of emergency, and implements a 5¢ deposit to begin in 2013.
New Jersey Smart Container Act
Supporters of New Jersey's new bottle bill are aware of the struggle ahead but believe the industry must become part of the solution, and that municipalities will save tax dollars by being relieved of a considerable portion of the recycling responsibility.
West Virginia Bottle Bill Campaign
For the sixth year in a row, West Virginians are campaigning for a bottle bill to help protect the state's lovely scenery from litter.
USA Bottle Recycling Climate Protection Act
The national bottle bill proposed by Representative Edward Markey is intended to improve recycling rates and support climate protection initiatives.
Maryland Bottle Bill
Instead of trying to immediately push a bill through legislature, Maryland focuses instead on a feasibility study that should pave the way for a bottle bill in the future.
Massachusetts Update Campaign
2009 means another year on the march as MassPIRG, Sierra club, and massachusetts legislators work to pass an updated bottle bill.
Minnesota Bottle Bill
A 10¢ deposit on all beverage containers was introduced in 2009 and continues to be studied in 2010.
Florida Bottle Bill
The Florida bottle bill would put an impressive 20-30¢ deposit on most beverages sold in the state.
New South Wales CDL Campaign
The campaign to introduce CDL in New South Wales has been active for many years. Local councils throughout the state, both in rural and urban areas, have long called upon the State Government to introduce the law.
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