S.0750

South Carolina Beverage Container Recycling Act

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a deposit refund program for beverage containers in South Carolina.

The South Carolina Beverage Container Recycling Act establishes a deposit refund program for beverage containers sold in the state. Distributors must pay a deposit on each container sold and charge consumers the same amount at the point of sale. Consumers can redeem the deposit by returning the container to a certified redemption center. The act defines terms such as "deposit beverage," "certified redemption center," and "deposit beverage container fund." It outlines the responsibilities of distributors, redemption centers, and processors, and mandates reporting and auditing requirements.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

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