Poll - NY BOTTLE BILL

SURVEY RESULTS AS OF MARCH 12, 2024

HEY NEW YORKERS, TELL US YOUR OPINIONS ON THE BOTTLE BILL!

The New York bottle bill has not been updated since 2009. Many believe it is time to update it to keep up with changing times and expenses. Please take the poll below ONLY if you reside in New York State.

HANDLING FEE

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Redemption centers and stores are currently being paid 3.5¢ per container. That amount hasn't changed since 2009. Their fee is not paid by the consumer or taxpayer funded, but through beverage distributors via the unredeemed fund. Redemption centers cannot raise prices like stores and are closing due to increased expenses with stagnant pay.

DO YOU SUPPORT AN INCREASED HANDLING FEE? *

Yes No

CONTAINER EXPANSION

The current bottle bill does not include juice, tea, lemonade, cider, sports drinks, wine, liquor or single serve cocktail containers. Many of these containers are ending up as litter or in our landfills because there is no incentive to recycle them.

Do you want the bottle bill to include more containers? *

Yes, it would make life easier! Yes, but with limitations. No, I like things how they are.

If no or with limitations, please specify why or what limitations: *

DEPOSIT

The bottle deposit in New York has been 5¢ since 1983. Many believe a nickel doesn't hold the same purchasing power as it did then and that the deposit should be increased to keep up with economic times and to encourage more recycling.

Do you support a 10¢ deposit? *

Yes, I return my bottles and would like more money. No, I return my bottles and am fine with what I get. No, I don't return my bottles.

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