Minnesota

The 2008 Minnesota Campaign

Minnesota introduced three bills having to do with beverage containers in 2008. The first, HF4046, requires beverage manufacturers to register with the state and implement recycling programs for their beverage containers. The second, HF4048, would enact a landfill ban of beverage containers by 2010. The third, HF 4047, is a traditional bottle bill, levying a 10¢ deposit on all beverage containers.

Bill Number and Name	HF4046, producer responsibility Details on MN website HF4048, landfill ban Details on MN website HF 4047, deposit law Bill text (details below)
Primary Sponsor	Hortman; Murphy, E.; Greiling; Slocum; Liebling
Containers Covered	all airtight containers of metal, glass, plastic container, or combination of these materials, under 1 gallon
Beverages Covered	All drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption
Deposits	10¢
Reclamation System	Return to retailer or licensed redemption center
Unredeemed Deposits	Kept in the unclaimed bottle deposits account in the environmental fund.