D.C. Considers Bottle Bill to Cut Litter | Washington DC News

D.C. is eyeing a bold new plan: a ten-cent bottle and can deposit that returns cash to consumers who return containers, aiming to slash litter and boost recycling — while also giving people a reason to cash in on discarded bottles. But business leaders are sounding the alarm, warning it could cost consumers $60 million annually and squeeze already thin margins. Supporters push back, arguing the cost is temporary since refunds are built in, and that the beverage industry should pay for cleanup — especially with tweaks to protect local brewers. A nonprofit would run the program, keeping costs off city budgets, and backers cite the success of the five-cent plastic bag fee as proof financial incentives work. With ten other states already using similar “bottle bills,” D.C. is now in the thick of a heated debate over whether to join them. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4b11455c5d80465