Hear from some of the labor union groups that have expressed opposition for the expansion of New York’s current bottle bill. Click to read their letters.

New York Conference of Teamsters
Truck Drivers Local Union No. 449
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
AFL – CIO

“At a time where every consumer is dealing with the inflation brought on by a global pandemic and challenges across the world’s supply chain, a proposal that would increase the cost of filling a family’s grocery cart should be dismissed.”

‘New York State Conference of Teamsters

“We understand that there are issues in the recycling system, and we agree that we should make it easier to return cans and bottles, but increasing fees would result in price increases and potential loss in sales, which ultimately results in less job opportunities.”

Truck Drivers Local Union

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