H344

Litter Reduction Act of 2025

Introduced·3/10/25

North Carolina H344 aims to reduce litter and promote recycling by requiring a deposit on beverage containers and mandating redemption centers to.

The Litter Reduction Act of 2025 in North Carolina addresses the significant issue of litter, particularly from beverage containers, by implementing a deposit-refund system. Consumers must pay a deposit on beverage containers, which is refunded when the container is returned to designated redemption centers. The act sets performance standards for redemption and recycling rates, aiming for 95% redemption and 85% recycling of single-use containers by 2031.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Environment Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 11, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 11, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Agriculture and Environment, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 10, 2025

House

Filed