Hawaii HB786 amends the deposit beverage container program to enhance recycling and redemption processes.

Hawaii HB786 modifies the deposit beverage container program to improve recycling and redemption processes. It allows the Department of Health to use funds for education, market development, handling, personnel, and grants for reverse vending machines. The bill also mandates that dealers operate redemption centers or post information about the nearest center. It exempts certain dealers from operating redemption centers based on location and hardship criteria. The bill sets a July 1, 2025, effective date.

Hawaii HB786 amends the deposit beverage container program to enhance recycling and redemption processes.

Hawaii HB786 modifies the deposit beverage container program to improve recycling and redemption processes. It allows the Department of Health to use funds for education, market development, handling, personnel, and grants for reverse vending machines. The bill also mandates that dealers operate redemption centers or post information about the nearest center. It exempts certain dealers from operating redemption centers based on location and hardship criteria. The bill sets a July 1, 2025, effective date.