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Most states already have a refundable deposit on recyclable containers. In practice, it functions as a tax on recyclable containers: most individuals don't rec
by YokoZar 7y ago
Most states already have a refundable deposit on recyclable containers.
In practice, it functions as a tax on recyclable containers: most individuals don't reclaim the deposit unless they're harvesting cans in bulk.
- ohyeshedid 7y ago"Most states already have a refundable deposit on recyclable containers." That's kind of a nebulous statement, but within the OP's context; there's only 10 states that have bottle deposits. I've never personally seen a can deposit; usually the money made from collecting cans is from their scrap weight value, not any kind of deposit. Are there other container deposits I'm unaware of in the states?
- sokoloff 7y agoMost (all?) states with bottle deposits also charge that on cans of soda/beer as well.
- ohyeshedid 7y agoYou are absolutely correct; there are can deposits in those same ten states. Thank you for pointing that out.