Mandatory Beverage Container Deposits
In 11 states, glass bottles are collected through a mandatory beverage container deposit program. Residents pay a deposit on glass bottles and other containers and then return them to a collection center for redemption.
Laws and deposit amounts differ from state to state, but all tend to:
- Improve the quality of glass collected for recycling.
- Increase the percentage of containers going to bottle-to-bottle recycling.
- Exclude some glass containers (like wine and liquor bottles).
States with Mandatory Beverage Container Deposit Programs
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About the institute
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
