New York Bottle Law Goes Retro
Will the Brewers Help?

Dear Client:Retroactive, that is. But first, let's get caught up. Recall that New York passed an amendment to their bottle bill which increased the handling fee that wholesalers pay to retailers and recycling centers from 2 cents to 3.5 cents per container, and that was supposed to go into effect on June 1. And the state also said it will take 80% of the unredeemed deposits, thankee very much, previously kept by distributors to help offset the price of handling