Canners collect bottles, cans and 5-cent deposit to make living in NYC

Canners collect bottles, cans and 5-cent deposit to make living in NYC

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Money is tossed away in the garbage in the form of empty bottles and cans. Some people make a living by reclaiming the value.  Customers pay a 5-cent deposit on many bottles and cans in New York. Collecting, sorting and redeeming them can be a full-time job. The crews are known as "canners" and [...]

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