bottle bill

American

noun

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.

Example Sentences

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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

Supporters of the bottle bill are up against powerful opponents.

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

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 • Jun. 14, 2022

Oregon’s famed bottle bill has seen the percentage of containers redeemed decline for several years, and now lawmakers should consider ending it altogether.

From Washington Times • Mar. 27, 2017

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