May 18, 2008
Buffalo, New York
NJ considering deposits for beverage containers
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jerseyans may soon pay as much as 20
cents extra when buying beverage bottles and cans. An Assembly committee is slated Monday to consider a 10 cent deposit for bottles and cans less than 24 ounces and 20 cents for larger ones. The bill would apply to juice, sport drinks, water, soda, wine and beer containers. Consumers would get the money back by returning the container to either newly created redemption centers or to retailers. Sponsors say the bill is designed to reduce litter and increase recycling rates. Soft drink manufacturers, wholesalers and convenience store operators have opposed similar bills in other states. New Jersey would be the 12th state with such a law. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) AP-NY-05-09-08 1100EDT |
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