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I know not everyone lives in an area where this is relevant, but I am gradually becoming buried in deposit cans and bottles.

In Michigan, we pay 10 cents per can or bottle for most beverages, and we get that 10 cents back when we return them to the supermarket. This law ensures that there are virtually no cans or bottles on the side of the road: someone else will take that can if you don't want it and get the 10 cents back, so this sort of littering simply doesn't happen (much, at least). Most states don't charge for returns, so the hope is that the users will recycle them when they're done (my parents in Nebraska do).

All bottle and can returns have been shut down until further notice because of concerns about contamination, which is understandable. But, I am going to have to rethink where I'm storing them all, depending on how long this lasts. A bag is worth about $7.50, and I have 10 bags so far.

Is this even an issue in other regions (and other countries)?
 
The Late Night Gourmet said:
I know not everyone lives in an area where this is relevant, but I am gradually becoming buried in deposit cans and bottles.

In Michigan, we pay 10 cents per can or bottle for most beverages, and we get that 10 cents back when we return them to the supermarket. This law ensures that there are virtually no cans or bottles on the side of the road: someone else will take that can if you don't want it and get the 10 cents back, so this sort of littering simply doesn't happen (much, at least). Most states don't charge for returns, so the hope is that the users will recycle them when they're done (my parents in Nebraska do).

All bottle and can returns have been shut down until further notice because of concerns about contamination, which is understandable. But, I am going to have to rethink where I'm storing them all, depending on how long this lasts. A bag is worth about $7.50, and I have 10 bags so far.

Is this even an issue in other regions (and other countries)?
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We had that in Ohio when I was a kid, as I can remember collecting bottles and cans for the money. Also, when I was dating my wife, in the late-'80's, they had that locally in her area of NY state it was a weekly task I did for her dad on Sunday mornings - take the week's worth of bottles and cans to the depository, and buy beer and pop for the upcoming week. It smelled awful!

We don't do that now, though. Haven't seen that in years.
 
Our governor just announced our state's first steps toward reopening. On Friday, non-emergency, non-overnight elective medical procedures will be allowed to resume, and veterinary services.

On Monday, manufacturing, construction, and work offices will be allowed to reopen, at half-staffed, and fully-masked. Employers are encouraged to let people work from home as much as possible.

The following week, nonessential retail will be allowed to open, following the same half-capacity rules, with workers required to wear masks and the general public strongly encouraged to.

Social distancing rules, and the stay-at-home order remains in effect. Bars and restaurants will remain as carry out only, and gyms, daycare, and hair salons remained completely closed. School was cancelled for the remainder of the term a while ago.

Public gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited.

of course, if numbers start rising, we'll go back to the way it was. I think that's everything.
 
The Late Night Gourmet said:
I know not everyone lives in an area where this is relevant, but I am gradually becoming buried in deposit cans and bottles.

In Michigan, we pay 10 cents per can or bottle for most beverages, and we get that 10 cents back when we return them to the supermarket. This law ensures that there are virtually no cans or bottles on the side of the road: someone else will take that can if you don't want it and get the 10 cents back, so this sort of littering simply doesn't happen (much, at least). Most states don't charge for returns, so the hope is that the users will recycle them when they're done (my parents in Nebraska do).

All bottle and can returns have been shut down until further notice because of concerns about contamination, which is understandable. But, I am going to have to rethink where I'm storing them all, depending on how long this lasts. A bag is worth about $7.50, and I have 10 bags so far.

Is this even an issue in other regions (and other countries)?
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Not here. We don't have that system. Bottles & cans go in recycling bin which is collected every other week. Rubbish collections are not so far affected by the situation. Sounds like a good system though that you have normally.
 
TastyReuben said:
Our governor just announced our state's first steps toward reopening. On Friday, non-emergency, non-overnight elective medical procedures will be allowed to resume, and veterinary services.

On Monday, manufacturing, construction, and work offices will be allowed to reopen, at half-staffed, and fully-masked. Employers are encouraged to let people work from home as much as possible.

The following week, nonessential retail will be allowed to open, following the same half-capacity rules, with workers required to wear masks and the general public strongly encouraged to.

Social distancing rules, and the stay-at-home order remains in effect. Bars and restaurants will remain as carry out only, and gyms, daycare, and hair salons remained completely closed. School was cancelled for the remainder of the term a while ago.

Public gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited.

of course, if numbers start rising, we'll go back to the way it was. I think that's everything.
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I was looking at this just now, and it looks like it's going to have a minimal "public-mingling" impact, but it looks like some people will be able to get back to work. They also don't have a timetable for reopening movie theaters and hotels (and, obviously, attractions like Cedar Point and Kalahari).

I saw a report from businesses in Georgia that are reopening, but their governor seems much less concerned about the risk. Bowling alleys, hair salons, and tattoo parlors are among the businesses reopening. While this does seem reckless, my heart broke hearing from the people who's livelihood depend on these jobs. One woman was a hairdresser who's husband has cancer. She doesn't want to give him the virus, obviously, but they also have to somehow pay their bills.

I have many counterparts in Dunton, England, who were furloughed from April 6th through 24th, returning to work today. The UK government agreed to pay their wages during this time. This is exponentially better than the stimulus checks we're supposed to get. I'm not complaining (though I haven't gotten mine yet), but I know that for some people that check will be enough to maybe cover their mortgage payment for 1 month. After that, what?

I can understand why many people are anxious to reopen the country, and willing to take the risks involved. I'm fortunate that I can do my job from home just about indefinitely if needed. We have unemployment numbers approaching those of the Great Depression.
 
The Late Night Gourmet said:
This is exponentially better than the stimulus checks we're supposed to get.
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We do have things in place here, though bunged up by govt red tape, of course.

There's the Payroll Protection Plan, which gives businesses loans to keep their employees paid, and unemployment benefits have been extended, and increased as well. It's not the exact same thing as just straight out playing someone's paycheck, but it's better than I expected.
 
The Late Night Gourmet said:
I was looking at this just now, and it looks like it's going to have a minimal "public-mingling" impact, but it looks like some people will be able to get back to work. They also don't have a timetable for reopening movie theaters and hotels (and, obviously, attractions like Cedar Point and Kalahari).

I saw a report from businesses in Georgia that are reopening, but their governor seems much less concerned about the risk. Bowling alleys, hair salons, and tattoo parlors are among the businesses reopening. While this does seem reckless, my heart broke hearing from the people who's livelihood depend on these jobs. One woman was a hairdresser who's husband has cancer. She doesn't want to give him the virus, obviously, but they also have to somehow pay their bills.

I have many counterparts in Dunton, England, who were furloughed from April 6th through 24th, returning to work today. The UK government agreed to pay their wages during this time. This is exponentially better than the stimulus checks we're supposed to get. I'm not complaining (though I haven't gotten mine yet), but I know that for some people that check will be enough to maybe cover their mortgage payment for 1 month. After that, what?

I can understand why many people are anxious to reopen the country, and willing to take the risks involved. I'm fortunate that I can do my job from home just about indefinitely if needed. We have unemployment numbers approaching those of the Great Depression.
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Thank you.
We are blessed.
 
The Late Night Gourmet said:
I know not everyone lives in an area where this is relevant, but I am gradually becoming buried in deposit cans and bottles.

In Michigan, we pay 10 cents per can or bottle for most beverages, and we get that 10 cents back when we return them to the supermarket. This law ensures that there are virtually no cans or bottles on the side of the road: someone else will take that can if you don't want it and get the 10 cents back, so this sort of littering simply doesn't happen (much, at least). Most states don't charge for returns, so the hope is that the users will recycle them when they're done (my parents in Nebraska do).

All bottle and can returns have been shut down until further notice because of concerns about contamination, which is understandable. But, I am going to have to rethink where I'm storing them all, depending on how long this lasts. A bag is worth about $7.50, and I have 10 bags so far.

Is this even an issue in other regions (and other countries)?
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I remember as a kid we used to collect bottles for cash, sometimes from shops locked yards. I know I was bad. But now nothing, recycle now goes to land fill until covid is over. I'm becoming more of a greenie recycling.

Russ
 
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We have a little man in an old battered truck who picks up our recyclable waste (bottles, cans, plastic, cardboard, etc.). He's self employed so is still doing the rounds albeit masked up and obeying social distancing. He also pays a pittance for the "waste". I have in the past suggested to my wife that we waive the money but she says the villagers will think I'm an idiot.

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Yorky said:
We have a little man in an old battered truck who picks up our recyclable waste (bottles, cans, plastic, cardboard, etc.). He's self employed so is still doing the rounds albeit masked up and obeying social distancing. He also pays a pittance for the "waste". I have in the past suggested to my wife that we waive the money but she says the villages will think I'm an idiot.

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Lol, that's a lot recycles

Russ
 
Texas goes off stay-at-home orders on Friday. Salons, nail shops and gyms are part of phase one. I can't think of a worse business to re-open than a gym. Sweaty people sharing weight and exercise machines? I'm sure my dad will be first in line at the gym and the barber shop.

I will say that I desperately need a haircut. I just hope nobody pays for it with their life.

CD
 
caseydog said:
Texas goes off stay-at-home orders on Friday. Salons, nail shops and gyms are part of phase one. I can't think of a worse business to re-open than a gym. Sweaty people sharing weight and exercise machines? I'm sure my dad will be first in line at the gym and the barber shop.

I will say that I desperately need a haircut. I just hope nobody pays for it with their life.

CD
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Good grief, gyms are some of the most germ ridden places at the best of times, definitely a place to swerve.
 
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