Proposed Oregon wildfire funding bill could impose additional $.05 beverage container tax

A proposed bill from State Representatives aims to fund long-term wildfire prevention and mitigation. The catch is an additional 5-cent tax on beverage containers.

The 5-cent tax would be in addition to the 10-cent deposit on cans and bottles established in the Bottle Bill. Unlike the deposit, the 5-cent tax would not be refundable, as the funds would be directed towards wildfire prevention and mitigation.

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News post in at: May 3, 2025, 3:00 am.

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