Bill
B 26-0058
Overview: B 26-0058, Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025, Public Hearing on B26-0058, Introduced on January 15, 2025Purpose and Intent: The Recycling Refund
Overview: B 26-0058, Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025, Public Hearing on B26-0058, Introduced on January 15, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act aims to increase recycling rates and reduce litter in the District of Columbia by implementing a deposit-refund system for certain beverage containers.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a 10-cent deposit on the sale of all beverage containers (except milk and plant-based milk containers)
- Requires retailers to accept and refund the deposit on returned containers
- Directs the revenue from unclaimed deposits to a new Litter Reduction and Recycling Fund
- Mandates the use of the Litter Reduction and Recycling Fund to support litter cleanup, recycling education, and infrastructure improvements
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact consumers, who would pay the deposit and be able to redeem it, as well as retailers, who would be responsible for accepting and refunding the deposits. The increased recycling and litter reduction efforts would benefit the broader community and the environment.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the public hearing stage, and the next step would be for the Council to consider and vote on the legislation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
Sign in to ask a question.
