Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) in the United States
Deposit Return Schemes are amongst the oldest regulatory approaches in the United States to catalyze a closed-loop system for beverage packaging and reduce litter. On this page, we will dive into DRS programs (Bottle Bills) in ten US states—Oregon, California, Maine, New York, Iowa, Connecticut, Vermont, Hawaii, Michigan, and Massachusetts.
Explore DRS in the US
Mitch Webster
Introduction to Bottle Bills in the United States
In this blog we dive into the world of Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) and the "Bottle Bills" in the United States. This is the part 1 of an 11 part series in which we explore the Bottle Bills in 10 US states.
2024/12/06
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
Exploring Vermont's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover California's bottle bill, the Beverage Container Law, which was introduced in 1972. We explore what's included, exempt, and the impact of DRS in Vermont by looking at the recycling rates for PET, aluminum, and glass (2021 data).
2024/12/18
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
Understanding Oregon's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover Oregon's Bottle Bill (HB 10636) that was passed in 1971, making it the first deposit return scheme (DRS) program in the United States. Read more about what's included, exempt, and the impact of Oregon's bottle bill on the states PET, aluminum, and glass recycling rates (2021 data).
2024/12/18
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
Understanding Hawaii's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover Hawaii's bottle bill, the Deposit Beverage Container (DBC), which was introduced in 2005. We explore what's included, exempt, and the impact of DRS in Hawaii by looking at the recycling rates for PET, aluminum, and glass (2021 data).
2024/12/18
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
Exploring California's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover California's bottle bill, the Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (AB 2020), which was introduced in 1986. We explore what's included, exempt, and the impact of DRS in California by looking at the recycling rates for PET, aluminum, and glass (2021 data).
2024/12/18
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
Exploring Massachusetts's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover Massachusetts's bottle bill, the Provisions for recycling of Beverage Containers, which was introduced in 1983. We explore what's included, exempt, and the impact of DRS in Massachusetts by looking at the recycling rates for PET, aluminum, and glass (2021 data).
2024/12/18
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
A Deep Dive into Maine's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover Maine's bottle bill, the Returnable Beverage Container Law, which was introduced in 1978. We explore what's included, exempt, and the impact of DRS in Maine by looking at the recycling rates for PET, aluminum, and glass—which the state leads in ALL categories (2021 data).
2024/12/18
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
A Deep Dive into Connecticut's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover Connecticut's bottle bill, the Beverage Container Deposit & Redemption Law, which was introduced in 1978. We explore what's included, exempt, and the impact of DRS in Connecticut by looking at the recycling rates for PET, aluminum, and glass (2021 data).
2024/12/18
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
Understanding Iowa's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover Iowa's bottle bill, the Beverage Containers Control Law, which was introduced in 1978. We explore what's included, exempt, and the impact of DRS in Iowa by looking at the recycling rates for PET, aluminum, and glass (2021 data).
2024/12/18
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
Exploring New York's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover New York's bottle bill, the Returnable Container Act (RCA), which was introduced in 1982, making the Empire State the 3rd in the nation to introduce a bottle bill. We explore what's included, exempt, and the impact of DRS in New York by looking at the recycling rates for PET, aluminum, and glass (2021 data).
2024/12/18
Mitch Webster
Alli Keigley
A Deep Dive into Michigan's Bottle Bill
In this blog, we cover Michigan's bottle bill, the Bottle Deposit Law, which was introduced in 1976. We explore what's included, exempt, and the impact of DRS in Michigan by looking at the recycling rates for PET, aluminum, and glass (2021 data).
2024/12/18
States with Deposit Return Schemes (Bottle Bills) in the United States.
