soda container deposits, how do they work

[SarcasticDwarf]

I need some quick info on this. I know you are charged an additional x ammount for each item, but how does the consumer get it back?

edit to clarify: Is there an infrastructure (beyond the regular recycling centers that most cities have) required beyond that of other states that do not have the deposit systems?

 

[NutBucket]

When you go recycle the can at a recycling center. It incentive to not just throw it out.

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
When you go recycle the can at a recycling center. It incentive to not just throw it out.

Ok, so it is just basically like a minimum price.

 

[WannaFly]

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: NutBucket
When you go recycle the can at a recycling center. It incentive to not just throw it out.

Ok, so it is just basically like a minimum price.

hah wtf? no.

If there is a 5 cent deposit you pay 5 cents extra when you buy it - take it to the recycling center and they'll give you a shiny nickle. dont, and you dont get yoru nickle.

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: WannaFly

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: NutBucket
When you go recycle the can at a recycling center. It incentive to not just throw it out.

Ok, so it is just basically like a minimum price.

hah wtf? no.

If there is a 5 cent deposit you pay 5 cents extra when you buy it - take it to the recycling center and they'll give you a shiny nickle. dont, and you dont get yoru nickle.

I meant how it actually works. There is no special infastructure (beyond the recycling centers that many cities posses) to support the system. In most cities, you get a price per pound for your returns. In this case, you would get a price per container.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: WannaFly

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: NutBucket
When you go recycle the can at a recycling center. It incentive to not just throw it out.

Ok, so it is just basically like a minimum price.

hah wtf? no.

If there is a 5 cent deposit you pay 5 cents extra when you buy it - take it to the recycling center and they'll give you a shiny nickle. dont, and you dont get yoru nickle.

I meant how it actually works. There is no special infastructure (beyond the recycling centers that many cities posses) to support the system. In most cities, you get a price per pound for your returns. In this case, you would get a price per container.

Uhm, it works out the same since its not exactly hard to know how much a can weighs.....

 

[ViperSSD]

in ny, the local grocery stores had can deposit sites where it would count the cans put into it, compact them and then spit out your $$. .....Is tht the infrastructure that you're talking about?

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: ViperSSD
in ny, the local grocery stores had can deposit sites where it would count the cans put into it, compact them and then spit out your $$. .....Is tht the infrastructure that you're talking about?

I think he means as far as where the recycling centers get the money they give you and such. It is on large network afterall.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

I'm pretty sure you have to drive to michigan or connecticut right?

 

[AFB]

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: WannaFly

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: NutBucket
When you go recycle the can at a recycling center. It incentive to not just throw it out.

Ok, so it is just basically like a minimum price.

hah wtf? no.

If there is a 5 cent deposit you pay 5 cents extra when you buy it - take it to the recycling center and they'll give you a shiny nickle. dont, and you dont get yoru nickle.

I meant how it actually works. There is no special infastructure (beyond the recycling centers that many cities posses) to support the system. In most cities, you get a price per pound for your returns. In this case, you would get a price per container.

A lot of Grocery stores in those areas have machines for them.

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: ViperSSD
in ny, the local grocery stores had can deposit sites where it would count the cans put into it, compact them and then spit out your $$. .....Is tht the infrastructure that you're talking about?

ok, then maybe there is a specific infrastructure (above and beyone the normal recycling centers) required for it. I'm just trying to clarify for my poli sci midterm.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: lobadobadingdong
I'm pretty sure you have to drive to michigan or connecticut right?

<-- Runs to mail truck