CT SB00895

Carbonated and noncarbonated beverage containers sold in Connecticut must have a 10-cent minimum refund value, uniform throughout the distribution process, effective January 1, 2024.

All beverage containers with refund value must clearly indicate the refund value or words like "return for deposit" and include "Connecticut" or "Ct." through embossing, stamping, labeling, or other secure affixing methods, except for certain glass containers.

Beginning January 1, 2024, each beverage container must include a Universal Product Code and barcode, with deposit initiators providing this information to reverse vending machine operators at least 30 days before market placement.

Distributors and dealers must educate consumers about the 10-cent redemption value starting January 1, 2024, and no person may redeem more than 240 beverage containers at one time at a dealer's reverse vending machine.

Metal beverage containers with detachable parts designed to open them or connected by non-biodegradable materials are prohibited for sale in the state.