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An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Commingling of Beverage Containers

Failed·5/20/25
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Amends beverage container commingling laws to allow commingling groups to refuse certain processed containers and to require sorting by material.

This bill amends the laws governing the commingling of beverage containers in Maine. It allows commingling groups to refuse beverage containers that have been processed in a way that reduces their recycling value or damages refillable containers. It also requires commingling of beverage containers by material recycling value, product group, material, and size. The bill removes the authority for commingling groups to refuse containers processed by reverse vending machines or account-based bulk processing programs.

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 19, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 14, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held