RIHB-5280In Committee

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT RECYCLING ACT OF 2021 (Creates a refundable ten cent ($0.10) deposit for non-reusable beverage containers. A four cents ($0.04) handling fee would be paid by distributors.)

Jurisdiction:
Rhode Island
Type:
Deposit Return
Last action:
Feb 11, 2021
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HB-5280 establishes a deposit return scheme (DRS) for non-reusable beverage containers with a $0.10 refundable deposit and $0.04 handling fee, a core circular economy policy instrument distinct from but complementary to EPR frameworks.

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