I take my cans, bottles etc. to a large bottle depot. Sometimes you wait 30 minutes to drive through.
Once you get to a wicket your junk is quickly counted. It's high tech so a plastic card is issued. You take your card inside and tap the machine where it says tap. The machine spits out the amount of cash which was on the plastic card.
Well, today the guy in front of me had a big surprise when the machine said that it had run out of cash? What?
There is an attendant nearby and she came quickly and found a supply of cash to pay us.
I don't know when they'll fill up the money machine.
It's sort of like getting stuck in and elevator.
On a happier note my friends are celebrating a 61st anniversary! Happy anniversary to B and A.
61 years! That is an enduring marriage!
ReplyDeleteAs far s I know, we no longer have a cash in value for bottles and cans. All of ours go into the recycle bin.
ReplyDeleteWe have a recycling truck down the street where you can bring your cans and bottles for redemption. However, there is an older woman now who might be homeless who is always hunting through everyone's recycling bin for cans and bottles. We feel so sorry for her that we've been giving all our cans and bottles to her.
ReplyDeleteMy money-machine has been empty for years!
ReplyDeleteWe have the option here of dropping off bags which are tagged with your identifiers. Later that day or the next day they credit your account and once it reaches $10 you can transfer it to your bank account. I like the system.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, congrats to B and A! Wow, 61 years … OMG! Now, I’ve heard of ATMs, but this is my first time to hear about a recycling “money machine.” I’ve got to check it out and see if we have one of those in Seattle. Heck, I’ve been putting my bottles and cans in the recycling bin with no payment for me other than the knowledge I’ve made a tiny effort to save the environment. Thanks for the heads-up Red.
ReplyDeleteWow, we are celebrating half that amount. Happy anniversary to B&A!
ReplyDeleteWe don't get money for our bottles and cans either. Just recycle them...
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to your friends!
They are starting back with money for recycled cans and bottles..I think IKEA has taken the lead here
ReplyDeleteLike John, I've never heard of a recycling money machine. We put it all in the recycling bag they pick up once a week. And yes! Congrats on your 61 years!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, it has been a long time since I was out your way, but I am now remembering that even cans have a surcharge. At least I am thinking that. Cans don't here, at least not tins of pop. I think we still recycle pretty well though although I am not personally familiar with machines such as yours.
ReplyDeleteWe can get 10 cents per bottle if we take them to a collection point but I think it gets credited to a card. I have never taken them, we have so few refundable bottles and cans i just put them in the recycle bin.
ReplyDelete61 years is a long time!
Nice to get some money for recycling! Here we have big blue bins to drop stuff off and the township gets the money:)
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of a collection place for bottles and cans here. We just put them in our recycling bin and it gets carted away. Happy Anniversary to your friends B & A.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to your friends! Glad there was an attendant there. -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary to B and A !
ReplyDeletetoo bad to find cash machine empty
last day hubby tried many ATM machines and they weren't working simply .
when such thing happens during urgent need it's annoying
I find it amazing that you get cash for returning your cans and bottles. As a dedicated re-cycler myself, I have no need of a cash incentive to do my environmental duty.
ReplyDeleteHere we put everything, garbage and recyclables in one big bin and the company that provides the pick-up service supposedly sorts it. 'Course we don't get any money for it, in reality we have to pay them.
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