CT Mirror Explains: Why is CT Bottle Redemption Up for Debate Again in 2026?

April 17, 2026

Screenshot of CT Mirror article on bottle redemption.

CT Mirror Explains takes a deep dive into the state's bottle redemption law, with return rates skyrocketing after raising the return from 5 cents (set in 1978) to 10 cents (voted on in 2021, set to begin in 2024). Many of those returns are coming from out-of-state. Read more HERE