RISB-2300
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT RECYCLING ACT OF 2022 (Creates a refundable ten cent ($0.10) deposit for non-reusable beverage containers. A four cent ($0.04) handling fee would be paid by distributors.)
- Jurisdiction:
- Rhode Island
- Type:
- Deposit Return
- Last action:
- Mar 30, 2022
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RI SB-2300 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 mechanism distinct from but complementary to EPR frameworks.