bottle bill

noun

1. a legislative bill that requires the charging of a refundable deposit on certain beverage bottles and cans, to encourage the return of these containers for recycling while at the same time reducing littering.

Example Sentences

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 would have implemented a national bottle bill at the federal level, but it never moved out of committee.

From Salon

The 800-member Massachusetts Package Store Association supports an expanded bottle bill that would include a deposit on the miniature bottles, Mellion said.

From Seattle Times

A bottle bill will make tossing beverage containers out the same as tossing money out.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Rivers and Mr. Robinson are rooting for a state bottle bill, which would incentivize people to return containers for money.

From New York Times

What happens at redemption centers illustrates why Iowa’s nearly 42-year-old bottle bill has become invaluable to charities and fundraisers, as well as people on fixed incomes.

From Washington Times