The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5674, seeks to repeal the existing bottle bill and establish mandatory recycling for beverage containers. The bill aims to amend the general statutes by removing the current provisions related to the bottle bill, thereby designating beverage containers as recyclable items that must be recycled. This change is intended to alleviate the financial and time burdens that the bottle bill imposes on consumers and businesses.

In summary, the bill introduces new legal language that mandates the recycling of beverage containers while eliminating the existing bottle bill provisions. This shift reflects a move towards a more streamlined recycling process, potentially simplifying the responsibilities of consumers and businesses regarding beverage container disposal.