<P> The law is credited with reducing litter and increasing container recycling . As a result, items which used to make up around 40% of roadside litter now represent about 6% . With return rates averaging 90%, another major benefit is in waste reduction and resource conservation, particularly for aluminum . By comparison, states without similar bills recycle on average 33% of their containers . Beverage distributors retain all deposits not reclaimed by consumers . </P> <P> Oregon's 1971 Beverage Container Act (ORS 459A. 700 to 459A. 740) was the first such legislation passed in the United States . It went into effect on October 1, 1972 . </P> <P> Any beverage of the following kinds, 3 liters or less, sold in Oregon is required to carry a deposit, which as of July 1, 2017 is 10 cents per container . </P> <Ol> <Li> Water and flavored water </Li> <Li> Beer or other malt beverages </Li> <Li> Mineral waters, soda water and similar carbonated soft drinks . </Li> </Ol>

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