SB 855 West Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to incentive program to promote beverage container recycling

SB 855 creates the West Virginia Beverage Producer Responsibility Act, requiring beverage producers (like manufacturers and importers) to fund and manage recycling of containers through Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs). The bill establishes a refund system for consumers returning containers (with labels and deposit procedures), a state-managed recycling trust fund overseen by the Auditor, and tax credits for PROs building redemption centers. It exempts small producers (selling under one million beverages yearly), non-profits, and government entities. The law sets a compliance deadline for implementation and defines key terms to clarify producer responsibilities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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To Government Organization
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Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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