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Original Law |
1989 Amendment |
2003 |
Current Law |
| Name |
Beverage Container Recovery Law |
| Purpose |
To provide an economic incentive for consumers to return used beverage containers and encourage conservation of materials and energy through recycling and reuse |
| Enacted |
Legislative override of governor's veto, 6/4/81 |
1989 |
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| Implemented |
1/1/1983 |
1990 |
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| Beverages Covered |
Beer, malt, carbonated soft drinks, & mineral water |
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Beer, malt, carbonated soft drinks, & mineral water |
| Containers Covered |
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any sealable bottle, can, jar, or carton of glass, metal, plastic, or combo. Excludes biodegradables. |
| Amount of Deposit |
5¢ |
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5¢ |
| Redemption Rate |
overall 68.6% (h) |
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overall 68.6% (h) |
| Reclamation System |
Retail stores and redemption centers |
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Retail stores and redemption centers |
| Unredeemed Deposits |
All unredeemed deposits become property of state (since '95) |
Property of the state, for MSW education |
Sent to state general fund |
Property of state general fund |
| Handling Fee |
1¢ |
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2.25¢ |
| View Legislation |
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| Notes |
Wholesalers must file monthly reports w/Dept. of Revenue regarding deposit & refund. |
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Survived repeal by referendum effort in 1982 by a 60% to 40% vote. |