Farmington Nip Bottle Sales Top 229,000 Over Past 6 Months

FARMINGTON, CT — Over the past six months, more than half a million nip bottles were sold at liquor establishments in Southington, generating nearly $11,500 for the municipality.

That payout is part of Connecticut's Nickel-Per-Nip program.

Here are Farmington's numbers for the town covering the town from April 1 through Sept. 30, 2024, according to the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut:

• Nips sold: 229,936
• Payment to town: $11,496.80

Larry Cafero, executive director and general counsel of Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut, announced April 21 that the “Nickel per Nip Environmental Fee” — a program that first went into effect in 2021—has disbursed nearly $16 million to Connecticut’s towns and cities since its inception.

Cafero also said that the revenue for the latest reporting period, Oct. 1, 2024 to March 1, was $2.44 million.

Via this program, every city and town in Connecticut receives 5 cents for each nip sold within its borders.

The program was designed to help cities and towns provide for the collection and proper disposal of the nips to combat littering.

“The Nickel per Nip program has continued to be a tremendous success for Connecticut’s towns and cities and our state as a whole,” said Cafero. “By directly benefiting communities and significantly reducing litter and enhancing recycling efforts, the program has shown what impact smart, thoughtful legislation can have. We are grateful to the legislature for protecting and supporting this initiative, ensuring its continued positive impact across Connecticut.”