HI HB1928

Replaces Hawaii's existing deposit beverage container program with a producer responsibility organization model, requiring beverage producers to register with either the Department of Health or a nonprofit producer responsibility organization

Sets a 5-cent refund value for deposit beverage containers (glass, PET, HDPE, or metal containers up to 68 fluid ounces) containing beer, soda, water, tea, coffee drinks, and other non-dairy beverages

Establishes convenience standards requiring redemption centers to operate at least 30 hours per week in high-density areas, with at least 5 hours on weekends, and allows for express redemption sites including reverse vending machines and bag-drop systems

Requires producers to submit 5-year program plans covering redemption networks, fraud prevention, education outreach, and fair compensation for existing redemption centers

Exempts de minimis producers (fewer than 2 million containers annually and under $5 million in global gross revenue) from membership fees while still requiring registration and reporting