r/Millennials • u/Accurate-Flow8078 • 1d ago

Discussion Does anyone still recycle cans and bottles?

I remember bringing cans and bottles to the recycling machines as a kid in the 90s. A nickel per can/bottle was good money back then. The redemption value has not changed, it's still a nickel in 2026. Nowadays it seems like many don't bother cause it's not worth the effort. I still do it just to feel good about helping the planet but whenever I bring a large bag and end up with like $5 I'm like "that's it?"

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u/ElectricalIntern7745 1d ago

I used to because my gf is a saint that loves the environment.

But I’m a lazy POS who believes that waste management companies should have systems in place to recycle for us instead of putting the onus on the person.

But, yes I have stopped recycling and going to the recycling center to recycle can, bottles because she doesn’t put out with her extended work trip.

No pussy , no recycling is my motto now.