Jun 9 - OR - Oregon's Bottle Bill Expansion Signed Into Law

 HB 3145,  an expansion for Oregon's 40 year old Bottle Bill, was just signed by Governor John Kitzhaber. The law would:

• Expand the system to include containers for most juice, tea, and sports/energy drinks no later than 2018.
• If – and only if – redemption rates fall below 80% after 2016, then the deposit would increase to 10 cents per container.
• Make it easier to site redemption centers in convenient locations.

According to co-sponsor Representative Cannon,
The Bottle Bill is one of the most successful recycling devices ever invented, but it’s showing signs of age. The redemption experience needs to be improved for consumers. More containers should be covered and the deposit should increase if recycling rates drop.