Quote Originally Posted by MattInTheHat View Post
I believe it is a federal crime to transport redemption cans/bottles across state lines to collect redemption value that was not paid on them.



it is definitely a state crime.

it is considered fraud
What's wrong with selling for a higher price? It's not against the law in Arizona to post a buy price above what the metal value is! All that Arizona states is if the cans are imported to Cali then it would be up to them to file charges. When you now drive to California at the check points they now ask if you have empty cans or bottles! Or Plants, Fruit and such! Not sure how or if these guys do it! I can tell you its not a little guy, has to be a big fish with places in Cali that they own... THe good news is California recycling rate on cans is above 100%