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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Illinois Container Fee and Deposit Act. Provides for a deposit value of 10 cents to be paid by consumers on each beverage container sold in the State by a dealer for consumption. Provides that, upon the return to a dealer or person operating a redemption center, the dealer or redemption center shall pay the value of the deposit back to the consumer as a refund. Sets forth requirements for administration of the program. Provides certain exemptions to the program. Requires that the refund value be clearly indicated on all beverage containers sold in the State. Provides for the Environmental Protection Agency to certify redemption centers. Prohibits snap-top beverage containers. Provides that persons violating the Act shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Prohibits the manufacture of certain beverage containers. Prohibits the disposal of beverage containers at sanitary landfills. Provides that deposits not passed on to the consumer through bottle redemption shall be distributed as follows: 75% to the Agency for environmental and conservation-related programs and 25% to each distributor in proportion to the number of beverage containers sold by each distributor in the State. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Container Fee and Deposit Fund. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Illinois Container Fee and Deposit Act, which establishes a comprehensive recycling program for beverage containers in the state. Consumers will pay a 10-cent deposit on each beverage container sold, which can be refunded when the empty container is returned to a dealer or redemption center. The bill defines beverage containers as including glass, plastic, aluminum, and metal containers for various drinks like wine, beer, soda, water, and juice (excluding dairy-based products). Dealers are required to accept and refund deposits on containers they sell, and distributors must pick up and reimburse these containers. The bill introduces a new Illinois Container Fee and Deposit Fund to manage the program, with unclaimed deposits being distributed 75% to environmental programs and 25% to distributors based on sales. Additionally, the legislation prohibits snap-top beverage containers and plastic cans, bans the disposal of beverage containers in sanitary landfills after one year, and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including Class C misdemeanors. The bill aims to enhance recycling efforts, reduce waste, and create a more sustainable approach to beverage container management in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Energy & Environment Committee Hearing (10:00:00 3/21/2025 Room 114) (on 03/21/2025)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Beverage Industry Regulation
Environment
- ‐ Waste Disposal
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1089&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 | 01/08/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1089.htm | 01/08/2025 |
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