Bill > H0451

This bill proposes to expand the beverage container deposit-redemption system in Vermont to include water bottles, wine bottles, and containers for all non-carbonated and carbonated drinks, except for milk, rice milk, soy milk, almond milk, hemp seed milk, and dairy products. The bill also would increase the deposit on all beverage containers, except those containing liquor, from five cents to ten cents. The bill provides details on the labeling requirements for these expanded beverage containers and sets an effective date of July 1, 2020.