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San Francisco Community Recyclers

Scott Wiener's proposal aims for food, not cash, from recyclers

proposal aims for food, not cash, from recyclers
If a newly elected San Francisco supervisor has his way, people who redeem their empty bottles and cans at recycling centers would be offered food vouchers instead of cash.Under California law, supermarkets must offer onsite redemption of recyclables or be located within a half-mile of a stand-alone recycling center. The law is designed to make it easier for customers to recover the surcharge they pay when purchasing products with a recyclable component. Read More
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