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D.C. Bottle Bill: Cost or Cleanup? | Washington DC News
D.C. is eyeing a bottle bill that would add a 10-cent fee to most drinks—with the dime returned when you recycle. Ten other states already do this, aiming for rollout by 2028. Originally pitched as an environmental win—cutting litter, saving cleanup costs—the debate now centers on price hikes. Businesses fear consumers could pay $60M more annually, especially with Maryland just across the border. Supporters argue the burden falls on distributors, not consumers, and a nonprofit would run recycling, with protections for small brewers. But the mayor opposes it, calling it bad for business. The…
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