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H.R. 6531 (112th)

Bottle Recycling Climate Protection Act of 2012

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Introduced

21 September 2012

Last action

26 September 2012 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

Sponsors

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Subjects

Environment, Taxation, Climate

Source updated

14 August 2025

Environment · Taxation · Climate

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Summary

Bottle Recycling Climate Protection Act of 2012 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit retailers and distributors from selling beverages in containers that do not display a statement of a refund value of five cents. Defines "beverage" as an alcoholic or non-alcoholic, carbonated or uncarbonated liquid that is intended for human consumption. Requires: (1) distributors to collect the refund value for each beverage sold to retailers by a deposit initiator, and (2) retailers to collect the refund value for each beverage sold to consumers. Requires: (1) retailers to pay the refund on returned unbroken containers of brands sold for up to a specified number of containers per day based on the square footage of the retailer's space (excluding any container contaminated by a hazardous waste), and (2) distributors to pay the refund on returned containers of brands sold, plus at least three cents per container for handling costs. Directs each deposit initiator to pay to a state, quarterly, unclaimed refund amounts, which shall be available to the state for programs designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Prohibits distributors and retailers from intentionally disposing of containers subject to this Act or any metal, glass, or plastic from such containers (other than the top or seal) in landfills or solid waste disposal facilities. Exempts states that have implemented laws requiring beverage container deposits or that have demonstrated achievement of specified recycling, reuse, or recovery rates for beverage containers. Prohibits states or political subdivisions that impose taxes on the sale of beverage containers from imposing any tax on the amount attributable to the refund value of such containers. Provides for the adjustment for inflation of the refund amounts at ten-year intervals. Prescribes civil penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 21 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 September 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 September 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

    Source: Committee

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