OLCC clarifies details of bottle bill expansion

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission approved additional clarification Thursday for the container types to be included in the 2018 bottle bill expansion that takes effect Jan. 1.

The OLCC said all beverage containers between 4 ounces and 1.5 liters have a refund value of 10 cents, except distilled liquor, wine, dairy or plant-based milk, meal replacement beverages and infant formula.

The deposit amount was raised from 5 cents to 10 cents last April 1.

Water, beer, and carbonated soft drinks in containers of 3 liters or less will continue to have a refund value and most other beverages, including but not limited to tea, coffee, hard cider, fruit juice, kombucha and coconut water, as well as sports and energy drinks, will be added.