On Mar 31, 11:05*pm, "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

Michigan has a 10-cent deposit on carbonated soda, beer and
beer-like beverages, and those malt-based things like Zima
and Mike's Hard Lemonade. Cans, glass bottles, and
plastic bottles, all 10 cents, no matter the size. We've had
the deposit law since about 1978, give or take a year. The
deposit is refunded wherever such beverages are sold. Most
sellers won't redeem bottles for things that they don't sell,
although some will take bottles in sizes they don't sell for
brands they do sell.

We've been talking about extending it to water, juice, and stuff
like iced tea, but so far no action. Shoot, we can't even
get those criminals in the capital to outlaw smoking in
restaurants.

Cindy Hamilton