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Bottle bill changes shrink Iowa redemption options
Iowa recyclers say two year-old changes to the bottle bill have reduced places to redeem 5 cent deposits. Clean Iowa notes centers exist but many grocers and convenience stores pulled out, creating redemption deserts in 29 counties. Rep. Brian Lohse signals possible repeal if program struggles, as state review looms in 2025 and enforcement questions persist.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cleaner
Mick Barry
MidAmerica Recycling
Iowa Capitol
Robert) Ray
Terry) Branstad
Brian Lohse
Bondurant
R.G. Schwarm
Selzer and Co
Schwarm
Gazette
Steve Buchanan
Can Shed LLC
Cedar Rapids
Savannah Blake
the Gazette