Delaware

Delaware's deposit law was effectively repealed by Senate Bill 234. Consumers will cease paying deposits on December 1, 2010, and refunds will cease on February 1, 2011.

Name Beverage Container Regulation
Purpose To reduce litter
Enacted 6/30/1982
Implemented Wholesale: 11/15/1982; Retail: 1/15/1983
Beverages Covered Beer, malt, ale, soft drinks, mineral water, soda water
Containers Covered All beverage containers under 2qt. Excludes aluminum
Amount of Deposit 5¢
Redemption Rate No statistics available
Reclamation System Retail stores and redemption centers
Unredeemed Deposits Retained by distributor/bottlers
Handling Fee 20% of deposit (1¢)

Details

Some notes on the Delaware deposit law: Redemption centers must submit reports regularly, Refund may be calculated by weight

Updated June 19, 2010

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