But they are not really after the steel cans, they are after minuscule amounts of refrigerant.
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.... Manufacturers will then recover any refrigerant remaining
in the container and recycle the steel can. Manufacturers, distributors, retailers (upon ARB request), and recyclers must report to ARB sales data, the number of returned containers, and the amount of refrigerant recycled annually. The consumer deposit is adjustable and can be raised
or lowered depending on whether the container recycling rates fails to meet or exceeds certain targets respectively.
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