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S. 276 (95th)

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act

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Introduced

18 January 1977

Last action

18 January 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce (Subsequently: Commerce, Science, and Transportation).

Sponsors

Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD], Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA], Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID], Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]

Subjects

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act - Prohibits the sale of carbonated beverages in beverage containers by retailers and distributors unless such containers carry a refund value of not less than five cents. Requires that retailers and distributors pay the amount of the affixed refund value for brands of beverages bought and sold by such retailers or distributors. Prohibits States from imposing any tax on the collection or return of refund values established by this Act. Prohibits distributors and retailers from selling beverages in metal beverage containers with detachable openings. Imposes penalties of up to $1,000 and/or 60 days imprisonment for violation of the provisions of this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor the rate of reuse and recycling as a result of this Act. Stipulates that the labeling of refund values shall be required within three years of the date of enactment of this Act. Stipulates that the prohibition on detachable metal openings shall take effect one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 18 January 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce (Subsequently: Commerce, Science, and Transportation).

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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