[deanclatworthy]

We do this in Finland for bottles and cans. Giving people the financial incentive to recycle has two effects: - For those who want to keep their money they take it back - If they don't care enough, they leave it somewhere and there are many "recyclers" who are happy to pick up your cans and bottles and get the money for them.

[IanDrake]

Yeah, we do that in most US states too. At our dump (disposal area) there is a station to donate your bottles and cans to local charities and schools.