HB1679 Establishing a beverage container redemption program.
Establishing a beverage container redemption program.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Small upfront deposit cost is refundable; container deposits add minor cost to beverages but incentivize returns.
Your Community
Bottle bills significantly reduce roadside litter, increase recycling, and reduce municipal waste management costs.
Your Freedom
Mandates a deposit system that adds a step to purchasing and returning beverage containers.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 7
Sponsor
Alissandra Murray (D)
The Short Version
Would establish a bottle deposit/redemption program (bottle bill) in NH. These programs dramatically reduce litter and increase recycling rates by putting a refundable deposit on beverage containers.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Communities dealing with litter
- ▲ Recycling industry
- ▲ Municipalities saving on waste disposal
- ▲ Environmental advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Beverage industry bearing implementation costs
- ▼ Retailers managing redemption systems
- ▼ Consumers paying small deposits
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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