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Originally Posted by footfootfoot
Dunno 'bout Mitch Egan, but in Vermont the original reason for a deposit was to keep the roads clear of litter. Back in 1979, I think a nickel had the equivalent buying power of $27.95 today. Give or take a few bucks.
(actually, it would be about equal to a 25 cent deposit today)
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This.
It was a big deal when it passed in Maine.