Bottled Water to be Sold with Recycling Tax

All bottled water sold in New York State, US, must have a recycling deposit added to the price, according to a new order from a federal judge.

Effective from the end of this month, all containers under a gallon will be charged with the refundable amount of 5¢, according to the ruling.

In April, state legislators expanded the ‘bottle bill’, which required nickel deposits on bottled water.

The law is expected to raise $115m in revenue.