Bottle Bill Deposit Increase, Expansion Now In Effect

From the Oregon Liquor Control Commission: The Oregon Liquor Control Commission wants to remind consumers and retailers that additional beverages are now included in Oregon’s Bottle Bill and have a refund value of 10 cents per container as of Jan. 1. This change came as the result of Oregon statute, ORS 459A.702.

Most beverages in bottles or cans that are sold in sealed glass, metal, and plastic in sizes from 4 ounces up to 1.5 liters are included.

Some of the common beverages that have a 10-cent refund value are:

• Coffee/Tea
• Kombucha
• Energy and Sports Drinks
• Hard Cider
• Juice
• Protein Drinks
• Marijuana Beverages
• Expanded List of Included Beverages

Soda, beer, and water in sizes 3 liters or less continue to have a refund value of 10 cents.

Beverages NOT included are:

• Wine/Distilled Spirits
• Milk (Dairy and plant-based)
• Infant Formula
• Meal-Replacement Drinks
• Expanded List of Not Included Beverages

For more information on Oregon’s Bottle Bill: go to OLCC’s website.

Images via Oregon Liquor Control Commission