New Jersey S3147 establishes a deposit and refund system for beverage containers to promote reuse and proper disposal.

New Jersey S3147, known as the "Beverage Container Deposit Act," mandates the use of returnable beverage containers in the state and sets up a deposit and refund system. This system aims to facilitate the return of used and empty beverage containers to manufacturers for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal. The bill requires every filled beverage container sold in New Jersey to be returnable, have a refund value of $0.10 when empty, and be clearly marked with the state's name and refund value.

New Jersey S3147 establishes a deposit and refund system for beverage containers to promote reuse and proper disposal.

New Jersey S3147, known as the "Beverage Container Deposit Act," mandates the use of returnable beverage containers in the state and sets up a deposit and refund system. This system aims to facilitate the return of used and empty beverage containers to manufacturers for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal. The bill requires every filled beverage container sold in New Jersey to be returnable, have a refund value of $0.10 when empty, and be clearly marked with the state's name and refund value.