S 3391
"Beverage Container Deposit Act"; requires use of returnable beverage containers in NJ and establishes deposit and refund system to facilitate return of such containers to manufacturers for reuse or proper disposal.
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Bill overview
This bill, the Beverage Container Deposit Act, aims to reduce waste and promote reuse by establishing a system for returnable beverage containers in New Jersey. It requires a deposit of $0.10 on filled containers, which consumers can receive back when they return the empty containers to retailers or redemption centers. The system is designed to encourage the return of containers to manufacturers for reuse or recycling, supplementing existing state law.
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