bottle bill

American  

noun

1. a legislative bill that requires the charging of a refundable deposit on certain beverage bottles and cans, to encourage the return of these containers for recycling while at the same time reducing littering.

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Example Sentences

Sure We Can brought dozens of canners to Albany for a rally outside the state Capitol earlier this year in support of the bottle bill.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2024

Horner is now leading the push to pass the new bottle bill.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2024

A bottle bill will make tossing beverage containers out the same as tossing money out.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023

Galvanize Group wants the state to approve an expansion of the bottle bill, which is backed by Mr. Cuomo and would make more bottles eligible for deposit.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2019

In 2018, all beverages sold in bottles in cans from 4 ounces to 1.5 liters, except wine, liquor, dairy or milk substitutes, will be added to the bottle bill, according to the OLCC.

From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2017