S.3147

"Beverage Container Deposit Act"; requires use of returnable beverage containers in NJ and establishes deposit and refund system to facilitate return of such containers to manufacturers for reuse or proper disposal.

Introduced·5/6/24
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 13, 2024

2:00 PM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

May 6, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee