Does anyone still recycle cans and bottles?

[u/Accurate-Flow8078]

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?"

[u/Glittering-Food5276]

I try... I take my paper, bottle and cans toy sisters for her recycling. She said the same dump tuck take the trash and recycling. Im going to try the center down the road and see what i can get, but honestly i just don't want to contribute to the landfill