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If I purchase a soda in NYC there is an automatic deposit that is included in my purchase. What if I recycle the can, and and don't return it? Who keeps the deposit?

I was told that the supermarket might keep it. The idealist among us said they earmark it for a government program.

What happens to unredeemed deposits?

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The government is kind enough to hold on to it in case you should ever decide to return it. It is not a tax its a deposit. – Chad Nov 11 '11 at 21:10
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@Chad, please add a reference and make it an answer. – Oddthinking Nov 11 '11 at 23:43
According to the FAQ, Skeptics.SE is for researching the evidence behind the claims you hear or read. This question doesn't appear to have any doubtful claims to investigate. Please edit it to reference a notable claim and flag for moderator attention to re-open (or get 5 re-open votes). – Oddthinking Nov 12 '11 at 0:06
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