Committee hears omnibus bill to update Oregon Bottle Bill; proposal includes Portland-specific access centers and expanded bag drop program
Senate Bill 992 (dash-1 amendment) would allow alternative access redemption centers for frequent redeemers, revise convenience zone reviews, expand green/blue bag drop options and add other technical changes; proponents said the change aims to modernize the bottle bill, improve downtown Portland redemption options and protect small stores.
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The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment on Feb. 17 held a public hearing on Senate Bill 992 and a proposed -1 amendment that would combine several bottle-bill-related reforms into a single package.
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