Bill > SB184

This bill proposes to update Hawaii's Deposit Beverage Container Program by doubling the deposit and refund value for beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents. The changes affect multiple sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes, specifically sections 342G-105, 342G-110, 342G-111, and 342G-112. These amendments will require deposit beverage distributors to calculate their payments based on the new 10-cent deposit value, and mandate that every deposit beverage container sold in the state clearly indicate the new 10-cent refund value. The bill applies to various types of beverage containers, including refillable glass containers. The changes will not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date, and the bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026. This update aims to potentially increase recycling incentives by providing a higher monetary return for consumers who return their beverage containers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=184&year=2026