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Oregon has had a container deposit law since 1971 and it makes a real difference in reducing litter. There are self-serve return facilities at every supermarket. ( Click here to read the wiki article about the "bottle bill.")
This bike, with its spiffy trailer, was parked at the store where we usually shop.
The guy was returning quite a haul of bottles and cans. He picks up along roadsides (stuff thrown out by idiots) and is also happy to take can and bottle donations from shoppers who don't want to stand in line for their return receipt.
I admire the spirit!
Posted by: Sandy Carlson (USA) | November 10, 2012 at 06:59 PM
We are really getting much better at recycling in our town, but not everyone uses the tote provided for it along with a garbage tote...
Posted by: Rambling Woods | November 10, 2012 at 06:46 PM
I don't quite get the "go ducks', but I like his initiative.
Posted by: Lesley | November 08, 2012 at 05:47 PM
there are many people who cannot be bothered to stand in line to return their empties. so why shouldn't he help out!
Posted by: VioletSky | November 08, 2012 at 04:00 PM
I was quite impressed on my visit to Portland at their efforts to reduce waste and recycle. Even the bathroom at the airport had #1 and #2 flushers. And when I went to buy bottled water, there was a surcharge on the plastic until it was returned. More cities need to get on the ball.
Posted by: Gail Dixon | November 08, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Oh, this is a fun way to get those recyclable... a very fine idea. I like it Sallie.
Posted by: Prem | November 08, 2012 at 08:56 AM
I do not understand why these "idiots" would leave bottles and cans anywhere. Save the Earth.
Thanks Sallie for your encouragement, I try to share my travel photos, I try at least to post one a day. Though I go out every weekend for photoshoots with my buddies.
Posted by: Ebie | November 08, 2012 at 07:18 AM
Helps the environment and makes a little money on the side. And he can't help but advertise his favorite team, too!
What a great idea!
Posted by: Pat | November 08, 2012 at 06:43 AM
Recycling is a necessity these days. There are bottle and plastic collectors in our village, too. But this environment-friendly ride is the best.:p
Posted by: Luna Miranda | November 08, 2012 at 06:04 AM
Recycling is so important. I love the bike with it's recycle trailer.
Posted by: Carver | November 08, 2012 at 04:30 AM
Recycling is a good thing, he is doing a great thing by helping to clean up the litter too. Have a great day, Sallie!
Posted by: Eileen | November 08, 2012 at 02:02 AM
There are bottle collectors in my area. None of them have snazzy mode of transportation like this.
Posted by: Andy | November 08, 2012 at 01:35 AM
Hi
Interesting comments on "Mr. Bike Man" ,who is simply doing what is not necessary. People have a responsibility. Put garbage in the allocated bins when out in the streets.
If no bins are there, take your junk stuff home and place it in your rubbish bins. Simple stuff to do. So why don't people have more respect for the town/city civic pride and the environment???
I applaud Mr."Bike man" but having this enterprisal vision, I think with his intelligence he could be better employed. Still we live in hope, eh?
Posted by: Colin Huggins | November 08, 2012 at 12:30 AM
That's a very interesting bike and a great way of contributing to some community service while also pocketing a bit of cash at the same time. Such recycling laws and bicycling guys, both deserve kudos... together they keep a city clean.
Posted by: Arti | November 08, 2012 at 12:13 AM
Recycling is available for all households here on my peninsula! recycles are collected fortnightly by council and other domestic garbage is collected weekly! We get no deposit returns on cans, but I think that South Australia gets a return on bottles.
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | November 07, 2012 at 11:53 PM
an entrepreneur with a great service.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | November 07, 2012 at 07:29 PM
A good way to make a few bucks and reduce litter.
Posted by: Karen | November 07, 2012 at 06:53 PM
The city picks up our recycling things each week and we return beer & wine bottles to the Beer Store and get a refund on our deposit! Times have changed.
Posted by: RedPat | November 07, 2012 at 05:40 PM
He's doing a good job! My hubby took our recycles off today...but in the car! lol Enjoy your week!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | November 07, 2012 at 04:59 PM
I'm all for recycling and reusing.
Posted by: Photo Cache | November 07, 2012 at 03:57 PM
What a good guy! We were always taught to "leave some place better than we found it." I think he was taught the same philosophy. I remember returning soda pop bottles to the grocery store when we were kids. That all disappeared (here) when the aluminum cans became popular. Only recently have we started seeing glass soda pop bottles again. Yet, there is no return policy here in our state. :-(
Posted by: mrsbearfoot (Lindy) | November 07, 2012 at 03:34 PM
A very interesting bill indeed. I hope the good people of Oregon are more ltter conscious than the "idiots" here.
They can stand right next to a rubbish bin in the City Malls etc. and still throw their junk onto the footpaths.
I might add that in the country towns, people are more litter conscious and do the right thing. If someone can explain that difference, I would love to know.
Great blog report, Sallie.
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
Posted by: Colin Huggins | November 07, 2012 at 02:43 PM