Bottle Bills in the News
Oregon
2010
- Oregon City bottle redemption center approved
Oregon City News. June 23, 2010
- Bottle redemption center proposed for Oregon City: State’s second such facility would eliminate collection at four local grocery stores
Clackamas Review. May 6, 2010
- Container redemption center approved for Wood Village: Halsey Street facility to supplant three grocery store collectors
Outlook. April 20, 2010
- Oregon approves first bottle and can "redemption center" for bottle bill returns
The Oregonian. April 19, 2010
- Veto prevents a bottle bill fix
(Editorial) Democrat Herald. April 11, 2010
- OR governor vetoes bill for central recycling centers
Plastics Recycling Update. April 9, 2010
- Oregon governor vetoes three bills, cites brief session
Associated Press. April 8, 2010
- Kulongoski vetoes bills on prescriptions, educators and bottles
The Oregonian. April 8, 2010
- Governor shouldn't veto recycling bill: Legislation is solid policy that benefits in several ways
(Editorial) Statesman Journal. March 31, 2010
- Kulongoski threatens to veto three bills
The Oregonian. March 29, 2010
- Redemption center a worthy test for updated Bottle Bill
Outlook. March 27, 2010
- Wood Village in recycling debate over redemption centers for bottles and cans
The Oregonian. March 26, 2010
- Grocers propose bottle redemption center for Wood Village
The Oregonian. March 19, 2010
2009
- ORPET to Open Plastics Recycling Plant in Oregon
Recycling Today. December 16, 2009
- Proposed redemption center gets city hearing: Gresham accepting input for two weeks
Outlook. October 24, 2009
- Plastic bottle recycling plant planned in St. Helens
The Oregonian. October 21, 2009
- A chance encounter puts a face on caring
(Opinion) Mail Tribune. August 23, 2009
- Recycling plastic bottles will make the fair a little greener
(Editorial) West Oregonian. August 4, 2009
- Recycling efforts may get boost: Local builders want to help Deschutes County get permanent containers at Fair & Expo Center
The Bulletin. August 1, 2009
- Bottles: Here's hoping for happy returns
A "redemption center" could help break the bottle bill stalemate
(Editorial) The Oregonian. July 5, 2009
- Going green tough on Legislature in down economy
Argus Observer. July 4, 2009
- Four grocers want to try joint bottle return center in Gresham
The Oregonian. June 29, 2009
- A better way to recycle containers
(Editorial) Outlook. June 24, 2009
- Bottle impasse has an answer
(Editorial) Democrat Herald. June 20, 2009
- Gresham may be home to recycling center
Outlook. June 19, 2009
- Update the Bottle Bill
(Opinion) The Oregonian. June 9, 2009
- Oregon Lawmakers Back Off Nickel Grab
OPB. June 3, 2009
- Recycling: Don't abandon success
(Opinion) The Oregonian. May 18, 2009
- Lawmakers Eye Unredeemed Bottle Deposits
OPB. May 11, 2009
- Putting accountability in Oregon's Bottle Bill
(Opinion) Blue Oregon. May 9, 2009
- Lawmakers want uncollected bottle deposits for state budget
The Oregonian. May 7, 2009
- Beyond the bottle bill
(Opinion) The Oregonian. May 6, 2009
- Expanded bottle bill sees more changes: Up for a vote, the bill is sent back to revenue committee
Statesman Journal. May 6, 2009
- Watered down bottle bill moves to Ore. House
Associated Press. April 29, 2009
- House panel seeks to extend bottle bill to more containers: Juice, tea and sports drinks may be part of the expansion, but a nickel deposit would remain
The Register-Guard. April 28, 2009
- House panel OKs bottle bill changes
The Oregonian. April 28, 2009
- Oregon bottle-bill reform loses some fizz
(Editorial) The Oregonian. April 20, 2009
- Bottle bill now in larger size: Lawmakers vote to include more beverage containers
Statesman Journal. March 27, 2009
- Oregon House committee approves bottle bill additions
The Oregonian. March 26, 2009
- No need to fix the bottle bill
(Editorial) Democrat Herald. March 23, 2009
- Hundreds of stores are behind on Bottle Bill update: OLCC is educating retailers on state's addition of 5-cent deposits to water bottles
Statesman Journal. January 31, 2009
- Many water bottles still lack labels despite law: The state may penalize stores that aren’t complying with the new deposit notice (Oregon)
The Register-Guard. January 8, 2009
- A welcome toast to Oregon's revised recycling law (Oregon)
(Editorial) The News-Review. January 7, 2009
- New year brings new look at bottled water laws (Oregon, New York)
WaterTech Online. January 7, 2009
- Weather, new rules boost Bottle Bill returns
The Oregonian. January 6, 2009
- New year, new laws: Oregon legislatures pass a slew of laws dealing with environmental, personal health
Oregon Daily Emerald. January 6, 2009
2008
- Bottle Bill will take new shape in 2009: Changes will make returns easier for consumers but more complicated for stores
Statesman Journal. December 31, 2008
- New law brings state's bottle bill up to date: But our next step should be going without bottled water
(Editorial) Statesman Journal. December 30, 2008
- Water Bottles To Soon Join Bottle Bill
OPB. December 29, 2008
- Bottle bill changes take effect Friday: Deposits increase to 10 cents, all water bottles will be accepted and retailers must take back all brands of products they sell
Mail Tribune. December 28, 2008
- New version of bottle bill ready to go into effect
Associated Press. December 26, 2008.
- Forget about Santa, Governor wants a lot from the 2009 Legislature
Oregon Live. December 18, 2008
- A dime is fine: Update the bottle bill
(Opinion) The Oregonian. October 20, 2008
- Bottle bill brouhaha brewing in Oregon
Associated Press. October 18, 2008
- A dime deposit on that bottle? Oregon task force says Yes
The Oregonian. October 17, 2008
- Group proposes 10-cent bottle redemption
Portland Business Journal. October 13, 2008
- Bottle Bill hearing
Oregon Live. October 7, 2008
- Recycling advocate discusses efforts: Katy Daily says state's bottle bill was key impetus
Statesman Journal. October 6, 2008
- Plan would expand bottle bill, double the nickel deposit
The Oregonian. October 2, 2008
- Next step for Bottle Bill: Redemption centers deserve closer look
(Editorial) The Register-Guard. July 29, 2008
- Battle of redemption: Grocers want out of bottle-return business; consumers want convenience
The Register-Guard. July 28, 2008
- British Columbia depots stand as model of success
The Register-Guard. July 28, 2008
- Discarded bottles and cans can be death traps for small animals
(Opinion) The Register-Guard. July 28, 2008
- Distributors, grocers propose bottle, can redemption centers
Associated Press. June 17, 2008
- Task force debates Bottle Bill changes
The Register-Guard. June 14, 2008
- Big Changes Proposed For Oregon’s Bottle Bill
OPB News. June 12, 2008
- Big changes proposed for Oregon bottle bill: Plans include industry-run "redemption centers" and quarter deposits on wine and liquor bottles
The Oregonian. May 29, 2008
- Industry favors separate bottle and can redemption centers
Associated Press. May 18, 2008
- New plan for Oregon's bottles: "Redemption centers" replace stores
The Oregonian. May 17, 2008
- Distributors, grocers propose bottle, can redemption centers
Associated Press. May 17, 2008
- Oregon Forecasts Container Recycling Rate Topping 25% this Year
Recycling Today. January 2, 2008
2007
- Oregon DEQ Holding Meeting on Plastic Container Recycling
Recycling Today. December 21, 2007
- Since You Asked: Bottle returns not all in
Mail Tribune. November 8, 2007
- Who is going to fix Oregon's Bottle Bill law?
The Oregonian. October 11, 2007
- This task force may be lacking
(Editorial) - Albany Democrat-Herald. October 12, 2007
- Oregonians throwing away more than ever
Associated Press. September 17, 2007
- Our annoying container law
(Editorial) - Albany Democrat-Herald. August 28, 2007
- Color Oregon green
July 10, 2007. The Register-Guard
- Legislature's grade: B+
(Editorial) - July 1, 2007. The Register-Guard
- Ready for change? Legislature thinks so: The 2007 session will influence everything from gay rights to bottled water
June 28, 2007. The Oregonian
- Culver water bottler sees new Bottle Bill flaws
June 7, 2007. KTVZ.com
- Oregon gives landmark bottle bill an upgrade
June 7, 2007. Associated Press
- Governor Signs Bottle Bill
June 7, 2007. KOIN News 6
- Message in a Bottle: SOLV gets in bed with the grocers on bottle-bill changes.
Willamette Week Online. June 6, 2007
- Oregon lawmakers endorse move to expand bill requiring bottle deposit to include water bottles (Oregon)
International Herald-Tribune. May 25, 2007
- Oregon lawmakers expand bill requiring bottle deposit to include water bottles (Oregon)
Pravda.ru. May 25, 2007
- Oregon House Approves Bottle Bill Reform (Oregon)
Salem-News.com. May 25, 2007
- House OKs bottle-bill expansion: Legislation will add a 5-cent deposit to water containers (Oregon)
Statesman Journal. May 25, 2007
- Ore. House backs bottle bill expansion
Oregon Live. May 24, 2007
- Senate OKs adding water containers to bottle bill: Grocers had proposed change, asking retailers to fund redemption sites
Statesman Journal. May 12, 2007
- A sensible bottle bill
(Opinion) - West Linn Tidings. May 10, 2007
- Grocers float a new bottle-bill proposal: Their idea would include all drinks containers
Statesman Journal. May 10, 2007.
- How to solve the bottle issue
(Editorial) - Albany Democrat-Herald. May 7, 2007
- In House, grocers express objections to expanded bottle bill: Vague wording will create burden for retailers, they say
Statesman Journal. May 3, 2007
- A 21st century Bottle Bill
(Editorial) - The Register-Guard. May 2, 2007
- Give bottle bill a broad review
(Editorial) - The Gresham Outlook. April 27, 2007
- Why penalize stores?
(Editorial) - Albany Democrat-Herald. April 27, 2007
- Bottle depots needed first
(Editorial)] - Albany Democrat-Herald. April 25, 2007
- Senators upgrade bottle law
The Register-Guard. April 24, 2007
- Ore. Senate backs bottle bill expansion
Associated Press. April 23, 2007
- Senate Passes Expanded Oregon Bottle Bill
Salem-News.com. April 23, 2007
- Expand the Bottle Bill: Some Solutions
(Opinion) - Blue Oregon. April 22, 2007
- Bottle Bill was formed on ethical choice
(Opinion) - The Daily Astorian. April 20, 2007
- Nickel-and-diming the bottle bill: Backers want it expanded, but if costs rise too much, grocers might flex their muscle and try to kill it
The Oregonian. April 16, 2007
- State bottle bill expansion passes Senate committee: Plastic water bottles could be recycled in 2009
Statesman Journal. April 6, 2007
- Updated Bottle Bill headed to Senate floor
The Oregonian. April 5, 2007
- Vote to update Oregon's bottle bill likely won't hold water
The World Link. April 5, 2007
- The clear choice for our environment: REVISING THE BOTTLE BILL
(Opinion) - The Oregonian. April 4, 2007
- State's bottle bill is long overdue for an update: Raise deposit to 10 cents; require it for water bottles (Opinion) - The Statesman Journal. April 4, 2007
- Legislators scale back plans for bottle bill
The Register-Guard. April 4, 2007
- Update bottle bill to energize Oregon recycling efforts
(Opinion) - Statesman Journal. March 23, 2007
- Boosting the bottle bill
Statesman Journal. March 16, 2007
- Expanded bottle recycling bill likely in Oregon
Plastics News. March 1, 2007
- Modernize Bottle Bill
(Editorial) - The Register-Guard. February 27, 2007
- Revamping bottle bill just makes sense
(Opinion) - Corvallis Gazette-Times. February 23, 2007
- Lawmaker fights for updated bottle bill
Kgw.com: Northwest News Channel 8. February 22, 2007
- Lawmakers Reopen Bottle Bill
The Register-Guard. February 21, 2007
- Lawmakers discuss update to state's 1971 bottle bill: New law would expand to more types of containers
Statesman Journal. February 21, 2007
- State's bottle bill needs a 21st-century update: New legislation must be passed to boost recycling
(Opinion) - Statesman Journal. February 17, 2007
- Fight back against plastic
(Opinion) - Lake Oswego Review. February 15, 2007
- Dip in plastics recycling rate statewide triggers new rules: Industry officials say requirements are unfair to them, consumers
Statesman Journal. February 12, 2007
- New Bottle Bill: Half Full or Half Empty? Environmentalists like plan; handlers reluctant
The Ithaca Journal. February 10, 2007
- Oregon's bottle bill next up for recycling
The Oregonian. December 10, 2006
- A Treasure Hunt: Follow the Nickels
The Oregonian, Jan. 12, 2003
