phil..c wrote:
> In the states do they have deposits on returnable containers
> such as drink bottles large glass and recyclable plastic containers ?
>
> Here in oz only one state (SA) has such
> it appears I have been drafted to a committee for our state to
> investigate reintroduction of such a plan.
>
>
> The more I look into it the more sense it at first look makes
> Cheers
> P


In my experience it depends on the state. When I was a kid
most glass bottles for beverages had a deposit which was
returned when the bottle was returned. They were refilled
and reused. Other glass was not. Now in most places both
glass and plastic can be recycled. Some places pay by
weight, others offer the service without
payment.

Most of our plastic bottles have something like "5 cent
refund in Michigan, California, and NY" printed on the
labels. (I made up the states but I'm pretty sure
California is one of those that does still require grocers
or recycling stations to refund.)

gloria p