1.1 billion plastic bottles end up in landfills in New York each year. And that’s no surprise when the refund on plastic is only 5¢ thanks to a Bottle Bill from 1982. Four decades later, it’s time to give a dime about plastic.
Increasing the refund would result in an estimated 773 million more bottles recycled per year—and more money in the pockets of NYC’s recycling community. Because in 2023, 10¢ makes sense.
A BIGGER, BETTER BOTTLE BILL.
This bill would keep an additional 773 million plastic bottles out of landfills, increase recycling rates to 89% and support the heroic workforce of informal recyclers who redeem deposits for income.