Bill > SB184

This bill amends Hawaii's Deposit Beverage Container Program by increasing the deposit and refund value for beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents. The changes affect multiple sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, specifically sections 342G-105, 342G-110, 342G-111, and 342G-112. The bill requires that every deposit beverage container sold in the state now have a refund value of 10 cents, which will be clearly indicated on the container. Distributors will now calculate their payments based on the new 10-cent value, and the amount due will be determined by multiplying the net number of deposit beverage containers sold by the new 10-cent deposit value. The bill includes a provision that does not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before the effective date. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving businesses and consumers time to prepare for the new deposit value. This increase in the deposit value is likely aimed at encouraging more recycling and reducing waste by providing a higher financial incentive for returning beverage containers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=184&year=2025