Oregon governor signs bottle bill update for ‘alternative’ redemption centers

Oregon governor signs bottle bill update for ‘alternative’ redemption centers

The law aims to offer more redemption points in an effort to reduce the strain on Portland-area retailers and support canners who make an income from collecting containers.

New additions to Oregon Bottle Bill

Today, at a special meeting of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Commissioners issued new temporary rules updating Oregon’s Bottle Bill effective June, 5 through December 2, 2025. The new rules were authorized by Senate Bill 992, which the Legislature recently passed and which Governor Kotek signed into law on Tuesday, June 3. The rule updates include: Enabling stores to limit the hours they must provide redemption services; Alter…