The 2013 Arizona bill
| Bill Number and Name | SB 1429  Bill text |
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| Sponsors | Senators Jackson Jr., Gallardo, Lopez: Ableser, Farley, Meza; Representatives Cardenas, Quezada |
| Beverages Covered | All beverages |
| Containers Covered | Steel, bi-metal, aluminum, glass or plastic beverage containers |
| Deposits |
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| Other Fees / Taxes |
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| Reclamation System | Redemption Centers |
| Unredeemed Deposits | Retained by the state |
Details
Distributors pay deposits into a beverage container recycling fund, retailers pay them to distributors, and consumers to retailers.
A unique feature of this proposed law is the 1¢ "incentive payment' that is given to the consumer upon redemption of a container, in addition to the refund value. This payment is paid by the redemption center from the recycling fund.
The Processing fee is levied on containers that cost more to recycle than their scrap value. Beverage manufacturers are required to pay this fee into the Beverage Container Recycling Fund. The Department of Environmental Quality sets this fee.
The Department of Environmental Quality administers the system.
Progress
February 5, 2013: Introduced
February 6, 2013: Second Reading
April 27, 2013: Session adjourned with bills held in committee