James Sullivan of Rock Tavern writes asking New York State does not pass budget without including an increased handling fee to save redemption centers from further closures.
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James Sullivan of Rock Tavern writes that redemption centers will die without increased handling fee.
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Peter Bardaglio, of Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative, writes about his opinion on the bottle bill. Published February 2, 2024.
Click here to read full letter. Banil Babu, of Latham, writes about their opinion on the status of the bottle bill. Published January 29, 2024.
Click here to read full letter. Environmental groups and redemption center operators failed to get Governor Kathy Hochul to include the “Bottle Bill” in her executive budget.
The Bottle Bill would have doubled the 5-cent deposit fee for cans and bottles, the first such increase in 40 years. Redemption centers would have seen a boost in revenue if the bill is passed. A statement released by the supporting groups says, in part, “The governor’s failure to act to modernize the state’s most successful recycling program is indefensible. The public now looks to the Legislature to ensure that modernization is part of any final budget agreement.” Click here for full article. Assemblyman Phil Ramos joined redemption center owners and environmental activists in Albany to call on Governor Hochul to include bottle bill expansion legislation in her state budget.
Click here to view video. Marie J. French reports on New York's need to update the bottle bill in 2024 session.
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