An Act to expand the bottle bill
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to expand Massachusetts’ existing bottle bill, which currently requires retailers to accept deposits on beverage containers. The proposed changes would broaden the types of beverages covered by the deposit, potentially including other containers beyond just bottles and cans. The goal is to increase recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by incentivizing consumers to return containers for a refund.
Key provisions
- Expands the types of beverages subject to the bottle deposit.
- May include containers beyond bottles and cans.
- Could increase the deposit amount.
- Aims to improve recycling rates in the state.
- Likely to involve changes to retailer responsibilities.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Retailers
- Beverage manufacturers
- Recycling facilities
- The State of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Potential expansion of the beverage types covered.
- Possible increase in the deposit value.
- Updates to the existing bottle bill framework.
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Sponsors
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17 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Danillo A. Sena
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