The refundable charge of 5 or 10 cents for returning recyclable cans and bottles works like
A) an incentive to throw bottles and cans in the trash.
B) command-and-control regulation.
C) a market permit program.
D) a pollution tax incentive to avoid littering.

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The refundable charge acts as a financial incentive to encourage people to return recyclable cans and bottles instead of littering, similar to how a pollution tax incentivizes behaviors to avoid negative environmental impacts.

The Refundable Charge of 5 or 10 Cents for Returning