In 1971, this U.S. state became the first to introduce a bottle bill for recycling.
- Arizona
- California
- New York
- Oregon
Oregon. The bottle bill was also enacted to reduce littering. Until 2010, when redemption centers were built, bottles were redeemed at retail stores.
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