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    Default Reusing jugs

    Just curious how many people re use plastic jugs. I have customer that wants to give me an bunch of used ones but I really don't like the idea. I've reused some of the ones I've used but getting then and not knowing how they were cleaned afterwards is not something I think I want to risk my reputation for syrup on.

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    I dont believe that legally you can reuse any container, ethically I kinda say it's not a good practice, I have reused glass but I dont sell it I will give it away as gifts.
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    We explain to customers we can not reuse containers but take them back with a smile and throw them in recycling bin when we get home.
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    Any syrup that I sell retail goes out in a new jug or bottle with a new cap. I would never reuse a jug that was returned to me from a customer.
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    I bottle everything in glass except a few special orders for folks taking syrup to Europe. I re-use plenty of jugs, which I wash, and are as clean as surgical instruments. That's the beauty of glass.

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    Thanks everyone for confirming what I already believed. Jugs aren't cheap, but neither is loosing a customer due to improper packaging. I will say we have never had a problem reusing jugs for our own syrup but we know how they were handled and stored.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Greer View Post
    I bottle everything in glass except a few special orders for folks taking syrup to Europe. I re-use plenty of jugs, which I wash, and are as clean as surgical instruments. That's the beauty of glass.
    not legal to reuse
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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowmad View Post
    Thanks everyone for confirming what I already believed. Jugs aren't cheap, but neither is loosing a customer due to improper packaging.
    Or losing a lawsuit from some foreign substance getting in there. just defending such a suit even if you win the lawsuit, the cost to defend it could put you in the poor house. Don't risk it. Even with glass unless you have a state inspected bottle washer that is certified and approved.
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    Per New Hampshire State Dept of Ag, you CAN refill a customers jug or pickle jar or Jerry can all day long. You cannot can product in recycled containers for sale though, obviously! Recognize this thread is NY, we all need to check in with our respective state Ag depts.

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    Default 5 gallong jugs?

    On the same subject, I do re use my blue 5 gallon jugs. That's OK, isn't it? I wash them with hot water and re use. I presume that's what everyone else is doing...?

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