During his childhood, my dad and his friends often gathered and returned cans to pay for movie tickets and other fun activities. Although he grew up in the 1970s, this side hustle idea is relevant even today. Many states still collect a fee from consumers who purchase soda, beer, and other drinks in recyclable containers such as cans and bottles. If you collect and return cans and bottles in one of these states, you can earn anywhere from 2 to 15 cents per  container, which adds up. For example, a high school senior from Michigan was able to collect $10,000 […]

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