Delaware

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 15, 2008