Iowa bottle bill debate widens as reform talks stall
Iowa lawmakers and trade groups clash over the 2018 modernization report and the bottle deposit law. Distributors and retailers cite costs and data gaps while opponents push for changes to curb refusers, expand recycling options, and cap unredeemed deposits amid rising waste and shifting consumer behavior.
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Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association
Iowa Beverages Association
David Adelman
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Container Research Institute
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Pam Jochum
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Alcoholic Beverages Division
Michelle Hurd
Iowa Grocery Industry Association
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Polk County
Jeanie Vaudt
Iowa Dnr
Cleaner Iowa
Jessica Mazour
Sierra Club
Iowa bottle bill enforcement questions linger after session
After the 2021 session closed with no changes, Iowans report stores refusing beverage container deposits. The Iowa DNR outlines redemption rules, exemptions, and penalties while officials discuss improved civil remedies and enforcement challenges.
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Iowa Dnr
Amie Davidson
Land Quality Bureau
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Sica Reynolds
Iowa County Attorneys Association
Tom Miller
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