IL HB1089

Establishes a 10-cent deposit on all beverage containers (glass, plastic, aluminum, metal) sold in Illinois, refundable when consumers return empty containers to dealers or certified redemption centers

Requires dealers to accept returns of container types they sell and pay refunds; distributors must reimburse dealers/redemption centers the deposit plus a 2-cent handling fee per container

Prohibits snap-top beverage cans and single-serving plastic cans (containers made of both plastic and metal), with violations classified as misdemeanors

Bans disposal of beverage containers in sanitary landfills by dealers, distributors, manufacturers, and redemption centers beginning one year after the Act takes effect

Directs unclaimed deposits to the Illinois Container Fee and Deposit Fund, with excess funds distributed 75% to environmental and conservation programs and 25% proportionally to distributors based on their container sales