The push to modernize “Bottle Bill” as redemption centers close For decades, New York’s “Bottle Bill” has been credited with reducing litter and boosting recycling rates across the state. The law, officially known as the Returnable Container Act, requires a deposi...

Advocates shared with the #13Investigates team that the closures are due to the handling fee not being updated in 15 years, and the need to expand the types of containers that can be recycled. #BottleBill #ModernizingBill @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...