Increases the handling fee for redemption of empty beverage containers.

The bill amends the environmental conservation law to increase the handling fee paid to dealers or operators of a redemption center for the redemption of empty beverage containers. The handling fee is set at three and a half cents per container, increasing to six cents starting April 1, 2025, and adjusted periodically in multiples of $0.005. The fee is to be increased by the percentage increase in the federal or New York state minimum wage, whichever is higher, beginning December 31, 2025, and annually thereafter.

Increases the handling fee for redemption of empty beverage containers.

The bill amends the environmental conservation law to increase the handling fee paid to dealers or operators of a redemption center for the redemption of empty beverage containers. The handling fee is set at three and a half cents per container, increasing to six cents starting April 1, 2025, and adjusted periodically in multiples of $0.005. The fee is to be increased by the percentage increase in the federal or New York state minimum wage, whichever is higher, beginning December 31, 2025, and annually thereafter.