Returnable container deposit increase (bottle bill)
Rensselaer County
Summary
The legislature considered supporting a state bill raising the bottle deposit from five to ten cents and expanding covered containers. It failed 9-7 after opponents argued it hurts small retailers and that coverage should be expanded first.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
A dime deposit means shoppers pay more up front per container, though it's refundable; local retailers front the deposit money.
Supporters say higher deposits would get more bottles recycled and off roadsides.
Small businesses and restaurants that sort and handle deposits say the doubling adds cost and burden.
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