Bill
SD 802
Overview: Bill Number: SD 802, Title: An Act to expand the Bottle Bill, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to
Overview: Bill Number: SD 802, Title: An Act to expand the Bottle Bill, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to expand the existing Bottle Bill in the state, which requires a deposit on certain beverage containers. The proposed expansion aims to increase recycling rates and reduce waste by including more types of containers within the deposit system.
Key Provisions:
- Adds water, juice, and sports drink containers to the list of items subject to the bottle deposit
- Increases the deposit amount from $0.05 to $0.10 per container
- Requires retailers to accept and redeem all eligible containers, regardless of where they were purchased
- Directs unclaimed deposits to be used for environmental and recycling programs
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would impact consumers, retailers, and the waste management industry. Consumers would pay a higher deposit but have more options to redeem containers. Retailers would be required to handle a broader range of container types, while the increased redemption rates could benefit recycling and waste reduction efforts.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: As a proposed bill, this legislation is in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed, the expanded Bottle Bill provisions would likely take effect within a reasonable timeframe to allow for implementation by affected parties.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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