Never Redeem Bottle Deposits

[sparkyb]

I do believe in recycling, at least somewhat, so I do not throw away any glass or plastic bottles or aluminum cans. In theory, when the pile gets big enough I take it to the recycle bin in the basement. But the recycle bin is often near full and so I need go down and check if there is room before I actually bring anything down there. And I'm lazy

Comments

[matthewljacobs]

I tear up both of the receipts in front of them and said "now no one gets it.

This almost wasn't a Sparky story...and then it was. =)

I think the real lesson is to just redeem your bottles/cans at a less-sketchy store. Liquor store with homeless people around...probably not the best bet.

[bluekirby]

that was a great story. never give in to the man, even if the man takes the form of two homeless chinese dudes.

the few dollars is never worth it.

it never is. sometimes it helps to rationalize how much you value your free time monetarily and it makes the decision a no-brainer. that's why I ended up paying adelphia (who i still hate less than comcast) a rental modem fee every month rather than spend any more time with them.