Hawaii HB1928 updates the deposit beverage container recycling program by replacing it with a new program administered by a recycling refund producer.

Hawaii HB1928 aims to improve the deposit return program for beverage containers by replacing the existing system with a new program administered by a recycling refund producer responsibility organization. The bill mandates that all producers register with and comply with the new organization. The new program includes a refund value of 5 cents for all eligible deposit beverage containers, which must be clearly indicated on the container. Redemption centers must accept all types of eligible empty deposit beverage containers and pay the full refund value.

Hawaii HB1928 updates the deposit beverage container recycling program by replacing it with a new program administered by a recycling refund producer.

Hawaii HB1928 aims to improve the deposit return program for beverage containers by replacing the existing system with a new program administered by a recycling refund producer responsibility organization. The bill mandates that all producers register with and comply with the new organization. The new program includes a refund value of 5 cents for all eligible deposit beverage containers, which must be clearly indicated on the container. Redemption centers must accept all types of eligible empty deposit beverage containers and pay the full refund value.