#Legislative Auditor
Hawaii beverage container deposit to remain unchanged; redemption rate drops to 76%
Hawaii’s recycling redemption rate dropped to 76 percent this year, following a 79 percent high in 2009. The current rate represents more than 685 million containers recycled during the 2010 fiscal year. The program began five years ago to reduce litter and conserve resources. Under the program, consumers are charged a total of 6 cents […]
