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  • HotStreak
    SBR MVP
    • 05-12-09
    • 3235

    #1
    Do you return empty bottles and cans?
    Those nickles add up, but no way I'm standing in line with a shopping carriage full of empties, feeding them into some machine for a nickle each.

    I chuck em in my recycle bin next to my trash can. The guy that walks around town mumbling, puts them in his cart. When I catch him in the neighborhood, I tell him how much he owes me. 50/50 split seems fair to me.
  • bobbyfk
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 01-19-09
    • 15218

    #2
    put them in recycle bin
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    • gimme2dollars
      SBR Sharp
      • 12-02-09
      • 356

      #3
      No deposit in Ohio. I toss them in the recycle.
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      • ttwarrior1
        BARRELED IN @ SBR!
        • 06-23-09
        • 28460

        #4
        nope, can't even afford to buy anything to collect cans
        I use 2 liters of some generic drink
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        • VegasInsider
          SBR Posting Legend
          • 12-12-10
          • 14593

          #5
          State I grew up in had bottle redemption and my parents use to let me cash them in for a few extra bucks. No return where I live now, just do my part and recycle. But you are right, those nickels add up
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          • stealthyburrito
            SBR Posting Legend
            • 05-12-09
            • 21562

            #6
            zeta will be making a vid on this topic soon.
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            • TexansFan
              SBR MVP
              • 09-06-06
              • 3365

              #7
              I'm saving mine up for a trip to Michigan. I'm going to use a postal vehicle on Mother's Day.
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              • Andy117
                SBR Hall of Famer
                • 02-07-10
                • 9511

                #8
                No redemption in NJ. I do recycle though.
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                • HotStreak
                  SBR MVP
                  • 05-12-09
                  • 3235

                  #9
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                  • HotStreak
                    SBR MVP
                    • 05-12-09
                    • 3235

                    #10
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                    • podunk
                      SBR MVP
                      • 11-12-09
                      • 3455

                      #11
                      classic
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                      • big joe 1212
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 06-01-08
                        • 19380

                        #12
                        I put them in bags. then when I get a few bags filled, I go to the drive thru redemption center. Takes about 2 minutes with no machines to deal with!
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                        • freeVICK
                          SBR Hall of Famer
                          • 01-21-08
                          • 7114

                          #13
                          Cashing in cans are for bums. You have to be one cheap bastard to do that
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                          • big joe 1212
                            SBR Posting Legend
                            • 06-01-08
                            • 19380

                            #14
                            Originally posted by freeVICK
                            Cashing in cans are for bums. You have to be one cheap bastard to do that

                            I mostly do it because I believe in recycling.
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                            • yisman
                              SBR Aristocracy
                              • 09-01-08
                              • 75682

                              #15
                              sure.
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                              • stikymess
                                SBR MVP
                                • 05-19-10
                                • 3288

                                #16
                                i recycle as well. its the right thing to do right?
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                                • Full Time Hobo
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 05-16-10
                                  • 2778

                                  #17
                                  Return them for sure almost always get a free 30 out of em

                                  And Hot Streak thats fukin classic
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                                  • drew17
                                    SBR High Roller
                                    • 11-06-10
                                    • 128

                                    #18
                                    I always try and return my bottles.
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                                    • Nicky Santoro
                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                      • 04-08-08
                                      • 16103

                                      #19
                                      NEVER.

                                      i have probably thrown out 4,000$ in cans and bottles in the last 15 yrs. i hate having cans/bottles hanging around. it's not worth it. then you have to put them all in bags, carry them to the car, wait in line, just to make 1.25$ a week.. Time is money..i prefer to just toss em out and not have any clutter hanging around kitchen and then worry about cockroaches or ants.. NO THANKS.. i drink, i toss out 5 cents. no big deal.. at least house is always clean.
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                                      • sickler
                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                        • 06-05-08
                                        • 15006

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by freevick
                                        cashing in cans are for bums. You have to be one cheap bastard to do that
                                        +1







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                                        • Deuce
                                          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                          • 01-12-08
                                          • 29843

                                          #21
                                          Always

                                          They are 10c a piece.
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                                          • Cuse0323
                                            BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                            • 12-09-09
                                            • 30169

                                            #22
                                            sometimes I'll do it since I have to pay for the deposit anyway. when you drink a lot like myself that shit adds up.
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                                            • urge2kill
                                              SBR MVP
                                              • 10-27-09
                                              • 1722

                                              #23
                                              I take cans to the recycle place down the road. Only takes a few minutes since it goes by weight and you don't have to mess with putting them in a machine. Usually get about $40 or so every few months. I let my kids have the money. I put bottles in a bag by the dumpster though.
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                                              • Rod1010
                                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                                • 09-01-10
                                                • 6208

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by stealthyburrito
                                                zeta will be making a vid on this topic soon.
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                                                • stealthyburrito
                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                  • 05-12-09
                                                  • 21562

                                                  #25
                                                  its true rod, he addressed the topic in his last vid.

                                                  he said the project would be delayed because they wouldn't accept them
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                                                  • Mikail
                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                    • 07-19-09
                                                    • 21689

                                                    #26
                                                    yes. I consider it being one of my ways of being 'green' I let them build up for a month or so and take them to the mexicans who run a bottle-can reception. It's quick and easy. They just weigh it and pay me cash. No hassle and a few extra bucks that I am owed anyway.
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                                                    • Rod1010
                                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                                      • 09-01-10
                                                      • 6208

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by stealthyburrito
                                                      its true rod, he addressed the topic in his last vid.

                                                      he said the project would be delayed because they wouldn't accept them
                                                      im laughing so hard cuz i can see him making a video about this
                                                      i wish i had a fkin friend like zeta . guy is fkin hilarious
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                                                      • Killer_Demo
                                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                                        • 06-15-08
                                                        • 8409

                                                        #28
                                                        i live in cali...the only 2 worth collecting are plastic and aluminum...good for extra beer $$$
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                                                        • GELATINOUS CUBE
                                                          SBR MVP
                                                          • 08-09-09
                                                          • 4534

                                                          #29
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                                                          • stealthyburrito
                                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                                            • 05-12-09
                                                            • 21562

                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by Rod1010
                                                            im laughing so hard cuz i can see him making a video about this
                                                            i wish i had a fkin friend like zeta . guy is fkin hilarious


                                                            guy pinches the shit outta pennies.
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                                                            • daneault23
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 09-08-09
                                                              • 3871

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by Killer_Demo
                                                              i live in cali...the only 2 worth collecting are plastic and aluminum...good for extra beer $$$
                                                              Same here bro. If you wanna take back glass, you gotta seperate all that shit with different colors: green, white, brown, too much hassle. If you just have cans and plastic bottles, you're good to go. Take a car full down to the recycle place and get about $30 and takes about 10 minutes.
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                                                              • ZetaPsi808
                                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                                • 09-18-08
                                                                • 12119

                                                                #32
                                                                hahaha. when i saw this thread i had a feeling my name would come up. i go once every 6 months and i usually get about $10 per trip. rod what part of the US are you from?

                                                                you me and stealthy should hang out at the next sbr bash and pull broads
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                                                                • sweethook
                                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                                  • 11-21-07
                                                                  • 12667

                                                                  #33
                                                                  moneys money
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                                                                  • ji03
                                                                    SBR MVP
                                                                    • 06-27-09
                                                                    • 1144

                                                                    #34
                                                                    I save all my bottles until I have a decent amount and then cash them for $5-$10. Always nice to get a little extra cash.
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                                                                    • slatter
                                                                      SBR Sharp
                                                                      • 11-15-10
                                                                      • 472

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by HotStreak
                                                                      LOL this was my first thought as well.
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