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

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 would have implemented a national bottle bill at the federal level, but it never moved out of committee.

From Salon

The 800-member Massachusetts Package Store Association supports an expanded bottle bill that would include a deposit on the miniature bottles, Mellion said.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

Mr. Rivers and Mr. Robinson are rooting for a state bottle bill, which would incentivize people to return containers for money.

From New York Times

What happens at redemption centers illustrates why Iowa’s nearly 42-year-old bottle bill has become invaluable to charities and fundraisers, as well as people on fixed incomes.

From Washington Times