Bill textA bill for a beverage container deposit, similar to the 2008 Minnesota bottle bill, was introduced in February 2009.
| Bill Number and Name | HF 1128 and SF 1549, Minnesota Recycling Refund Act Bill text |
|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | Hortman (House), Sieben (Senate) |
| Beverages Covered | All drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption |
| Containers Covered | All sealed containers of metal, plastic, glass, or combination, up to 1 gallon |
| Deposits | 10¢ |
| Handling Fees | 1¢, paid by distributor to dealer or redemption center |
| Other Fees / Taxes | None |
| Reclamation System | Return to retail or redemption center |
| Unredeemed Deposits | Returned to the state |
Manufacturers and distributors are required to report yearly to the Pollution Control Agency on the total amount of deposits paid and redeemed. Unclaimed deposits must be returned every year to the commissioner and kept in an unclaimed recycling refunds account to fund the system. Remaining revenues go to the environmental fund and individual municipalities to fund their waste management programs.
February 26, 2009: Introduced in House and referred to Environmental Policy and Oversight
March 16, 2009: Senate bill introduced and referred to Environment and Natural Resources
Sarah Heuer
Policy Director, Minnesota Environmental Responsibility Network
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Ben Olson
Government Relations Director, Minnesota Environmental Responsibility Network
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