SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Legislation that could bring sweeping changes to Oregon’s bottle bill has passed its first big hurdle with approval by the Oregon House environment committee.
The Oregonian reports the bill would expand the state’s bottle deposit system to include just about any glass, metal or plastic beverage container, except for those that hold milk, wine or liquor.
It would also increase the current nickel deposit to a dime if redemption rates fall below 80 percent.
The bottle deposit system has remained nearly unchanged since first introduced in 1971.
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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com
