"Container deposit programs, also known as Deposit Return Systems (DRS), are remarkably effective at capturing beverage containers for recycling. Research shows that deposit return systems help our planet and your wallet , with states that have bottle bills achieving recycling rates between 60-90% compared to just 24-26% in states without such programs. Recent modernization efforts are paying off. Connecticut's redemption rate jumped from 44% in 2023 to 65% in 2024 after increasing the state increased deposits from 5¢ to 10¢"
"Globally, can and bottle deposit refunds provide millions of dollars to charities and nonprofits annually. Many deposit refund centers make it easy for you to donate your refunds to charities through various methods: CLYNK System (Northeastern U.S.): operates collection centers in Iowa, Maine, New York, and Oregon in the U.S. , as well as in New Brunswick, Canada. Their innovative bag-drop system has helped recycle over 2.6 billion containers and facilitated more than $4.7 million in donations through their "C"
Collect and redeem clean beverage containers and consider donating the deposit refunds to charities. Deposit Return Systems (DRS) achieve much higher recycling rates, typically 60–90% in states with bottle bills versus 24–26% in states without them. Modernizing programs by raising deposit values and expanding covered container types substantially increases redemption: Connecticut rose from 44% to 65% after raising deposits, and California collected 1.5 billion more containers after adding wine and spirits. Globally, deposit refunds generate millions for nonprofits, and many centers offer easy donation mechanisms such as bag-drop systems that both boost recycling and fund local causes.
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