(Des Moines, IA) — The state’s bottle and can deposit system appears to be headed for major changes. Key negotiators for House and Senate Republicans say the system has nearly collapsed and, without adjustments this year, reform will likely shift to repeal in 2023. Plans are in the works in the House and Senate which could let retailers opt out of the redemption process. Democrats say the G-O-P plans under consideration this year will kill the Bottle Bill and reward grocery and convenience stores that have failed to follow current law and pay deposits on empty containers.
House, Senate Republicans Working on Bottle Deposit Bill
By Tom Robinson
Apr 5, 2022 | 6:44 AM
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