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D.C. Council Considers 10-Cent Bottle Deposit to Reduce Litter

10/2/2025

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D.C. Council held a hearing on a bottle bill to curb litter in the Anacostia River.
The bill would impose a 10-cent refundable deposit on containers by 2028, sponsored by Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.
More than 200 signed up to testify. Environmental advocates supported it, while the beverage industry opposed due to costs, with exemptions for small businesses and milk/formula containers.

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Story summary

D.C. Council held a hearing on a bottle bill to curb litter in the Anacostia River.
The bill would impose a 10-cent refundable deposit on containers by 2028, sponsored by Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.
More than 200 signed up to testify. Environmental advocates supported it, while the beverage industry opposed due to costs, with exemptions for small businesses and milk/formula containers.