The resolution requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study aimed at promoting the establishment of beverage container recycling and redemption centers in West Virginia. It highlights the challenges posed by the absence of a local glass recycling plant, including high transportation costs for moving glass out of state, increased carbon emissions, and missed economic opportunities for local job creation. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recycling glass locally due to its infinite recyclability and the potential for local economic growth through incentives such as bottle bills and grants.

The study will focus on several key elements, including the types of recyclable materials to include in incentive programs, criteria for redemption centers, funding strategies to attract recycling facilities, and necessary rules and procedures for the recycling process. Additionally, it will set target rates for recycling participation and provide recommendations for legislative measures and partnerships to encourage the establishment of these centers in the state. The Joint Committee is expected to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the 2026 regular session, with funding for the study covered by legislative appropriations.