Bill > HB735

This bill establishes the Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program to increase the reuse and recycling of beverage containers and reduce the litter, pollution, and costs associated with them. It prohibits producers from selling, offering for sale, or distributing redeemable beverage containers in the state unless they are registered with the Department of the Environment, pay a registration fee, and are part of an approved beverage container stewardship organization. The program aims to achieve a 90% redemption rate and an 85% recycling rate for beverage containers by 2031, while also providing incentives for reusable and refillable containers. The bill establishes performance targets, refund values, redemption methods, producer responsibilities, and a grant program funded by unclaimed deposits.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0735?ys=2024RS