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Senate hears proposal for industry‑administered beverage container refund program to boost recycling
Summary
Senate Bill 728 would establish an industry consortium to administer a beverage container refund program and a trust fund to support redemption centers, education and grants; proponents argued it would reduce litter and import dependence, while opponents warned of implementation risks.
Senate Bill 728, sponsored by Senator Roland Johnson, would create a beverage container recycling refund program administered by an industry consortium and funded through refunds and related program revenue. The bill would establish the Recycling Refund Trust Fund and authorize expenditures for redemption center construction and operation, refund payments, education, and disaster response reimbursements.
Senator Johnson framed the measure as an…
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