Bill > SB1067

This bill amends Hawaii's beverage container recycling laws by establishing new requirements and opportunities for recycling deposit beverage containers. The bill creates eligibility standards for organizations seeking grants to deploy reverse vending machines (RVMs), which are automated machines that accept used beverage containers and provide a refund. The Department of Health can now use the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to provide grants for RVM deployment, and applicants must meet specific criteria including being properly licensed, providing a detailed project plan, using funds exclusively for recycling purposes, and complying with anti-discrimination laws. The bill also modifies dealer redemption requirements, removing some previous exemptions and specifying that dealers must accept containers of the kinds, sizes, and brands they sell. Additionally, the legislation allows for the establishment of regional centers for refillable beverage container redemption, though these cannot replace existing redemption methods. Businesses selling beverages for on-site consumption must now collect used containers and either use or become a certified redemption center. The bill is set to take effect on December 31, 2050, providing ample time for stakeholders to prepare for the new regulations.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1067&year=2026