Guam

After several unsuccessful attempts, Guam's legislature succeeded in enacting a deposit system in 2011.

Law Summary	Public Law 30-221, "Guam Beverage Container Recycling Act"
Date Implemented	Signed December 30, 2010 Will be implemented 6 months after an agreement of support by the military is signed.
Beverages Covered	All nonalcoholic beverages, beer, ale, malt beverages, mixed spirits, mixed wine. Excludes milk, supplements, and medicines.
Containers Covered	Any sealed glass, metal, or plastic container, up to 64 oz.
Refundable Deposits	5¢
Fees / Taxes	20% of the deposit is kept by the EPA
Recovery System	Return to redemption centers
Unclaimed Deposits	Retained by EPA
Program Success	Unavailable

Details

As of late 2012, the system is not yet operational. However, in a Nov. 15 interview, Senator Tina Muña-Barnes (the bill's primary sponsor) announced that in preliminary meetings, the bill did have the support of stakeholders and military representatives, which is crucial for the process to move forward.