Bill text| Bill Number and Name | Bill # 244 Bill text |
|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | Sen. Tina Muña-Barnes |
| Containers Covered | Any sealed glass, high density polyethylene, metal, plastic beverage bottle, can, jar, or carton, up to 64 ounces |
| Beverages Covered | All liquid beverages for human consumption. (excludes medicines) |
| Deposits | 5¢ (only 75% refundable) |
| Reclamation System | Return to approved redemption centers |
| Unredeemed Deposits | Remain in the Recycling Deposit Fund to fund program |
Before a container can have a deposit value, it must be approved for recycling. Containers may not be placed upon list of containers identified for recycling unless a process to recycle, reuse, or physically remove containers from Guam has been established or will be established concurrent with placement upon said list.
March 18, 2008: Introduced
March 20, 2008: Referred to Committee on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Cultural Affairs