Connecticut Senate Bill SB00083

Connecticut 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/8/25
• Refer: 1/8/25

Caption

An Act Concerning The Use Of Nip Bottle Payments By Municipalities.

Impact

The passage of SB 83 would have significant implications for local municipalities, compelling them to channel their nip bottle payments toward litter cleanup activities. This could result in a more efficient allocation of resources, as towns would be required to use funds for specific projects aimed at litter removal. However, this may also limit the flexibility municipalities previously had in addressing broader waste management needs through these payments.

Summary

Senate Bill 83 aims to amend section 22a-244b of the general statutes to require municipalities to utilize nip bottle payments specifically for the remediation of litter instead of for reducing the generation of solid waste. This change is intended to clarify the intended use of these funds and direct municipality efforts toward addressing litter issues more directly. The legislation represents a shift in focus from broader waste generation strategies to more targeted interventions in community cleanliness.

Contention

Discussion around the bill has highlighted a potential point of contention regarding the balance between targeted litter remediation efforts and the broader goal of reducing overall waste generation. Some stakeholders may argue that focusing solely on litter could deprive municipalities of the needed tools to engage in larger waste management strategies. The bill could spark debate over the best approaches to dealing with all types of waste, including how to reduce waste generation while maintaining community cleanliness.