Well I save my cans and use turning them in as an incentive for my children. All proceeds earned from turning in cans is split evenly between my kids to either save or spend. Not only will they learn to appreciate earning what you work for, they will understand the importance of that old saying 'every cent counts'. Saturday we turned in several bags, 21$ and some change, dad kept the 47 cents and each kid got 7$, everyone was happy except for the bum trying to take my daughters rejects. Raising the can deposit will fill my 3 oldest with glee.