[sasquatch]

Beverage container deposits (CRV) are taxed but that tax is not refunded upon recycling.

[Dilbert San Diego]

I wonder how many specific types of taxes there are in California? It would be interesting to see an audit of all the taxes, and, to see if the money collected is used for the intended purposes of the taxes.

[kingu]

I love bringing that up at a market... Invariably someone will deny it, usually the cashier, and I offer them a calculator so they can check for themselves.

1 penny per can, half penny for plastic.. 12 cents per gallon makes sure all counties in California gain an extra penny in sales taxes.

Can't wait for the teachers to demand 1/3rd of the fees and new gas taxes for themselves.