Bottle Bill – Oregon

Changes have been made to Oregon’s Bottle Bill Program due to  OR Senate Bill 1520 (2022) that impact wine containers sold for consumption in Oregon.

Effective January 1, 2024, wine and spirits containers will be added into the Bottle Bill.

Resources:

• Bottle Bill Program Overview
• Oregon Revised Statute 459A.700-740
• Oregon Administrative Rule 845 Division 20 OLCC rules pertaining to Oregon Bottle Bill.
• DEQ Bottle Bill FAQ
• OLCC Bottle Bill FAQ

Is wine included in the bottle bill?

• No. It does not currently include hard cider over 8.5% ABV, wine seltzer or spritzer, mead or distilled spirits.
• Effective July 1, 2025, wine packaged in cans will be added into the bottle bill.

Are wine (coolers) products or wine-based ready-to-drink beverages included in the bottle bill?

• No. It does not currently include hard cider over 8.5% ABV, wine seltzer or spritzer, mead or distilled spirits.
• Effective July 1, 2025, wine products packaged in cans will be added into the bottle bill.

Current Law:

459A.702 Applicability of ORS 459A.700 to 459A.744. ORS 459A.700 to 459A.744 apply to:
(1) Any individual, separate, sealed glass, metal or plastic bottle or can, except for a carton, foil pouch, drink box or metal container that requires a tool to be opened, that contains any one of the following beverages, intended for human consumption and in a quantity less than or equal to three liters:
(a) Water or flavored water;
(b) Beer or another malt beverage;
(c) Mineral water, soda water or a similar carbonated soft drink;
(d) Kombucha; or
(e) Hard seltzer.
(2) Any beverage other than those specified in subsection (1) of this section that is intended for human consumption and is in a quantity more than or equal to four fluid ounces and less than or equal to one and one-half liters, except distilled liquor, wine, dairy or plant-based milks, infant formula and any other exemptions set forth in rule by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. [2011 c.277 §2; 2019 c.366 §2; 2021 c.351 §24]

Resources:

• What is redeemable 
• What is NOT redeemable
• 2022 OR SB 1520 -expands bottle bill to include Wine in Cans and Wine Products in Cans, effective July 1, 2025.

Are wine containers included in the bottle bill?

• Wine containers are not currently included.
• Effective July 1, 2025, wine packaged in cans will be added into the bottle bill.

Are wine product containers included in the bottle bill?

• Wine product containers are not currently included.
• Effective July 1, 2025, wine products packaged in cans will be added into the bottle bill.

Resources:

• What is redeemable 
• What is NOT redeemable
• 2022 OR SB 1520 -expands bottle bill to include Wine in Cans and Wine Products in Cans, effective July 1, 2025.

Are products shipped directly to consumers exempt from the bottle bill program?

• No

• Effective October 1, 2026, canned wine in any volume must have Oregon redemption value labeling (“OR 10¢” or “Oregon 10¢”). However, cans of wine may have Oregon redemption value added any time after July 1, 2025.

What are the CRV fees?

• 10-cent refund value (Canned wine – eligible for redemption 7/1/2025)

What is the handling fee?

• None