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Calif. subsidy hike could stem bottle bill ‘crisis’

Published: November 15, 2017
Updated: November 15, 2017
by Colin Staub

Redemption center closures continue to plague California, leaving fewer convenient options for beverage container returns and contributing to a decrease in the state’s redemption rate.

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged California, container deposits, local programs |

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