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06/15/26 · 9:16 AM UTC · 11 SOURCES
“After dropping out of college, Jobs returned Coke bottles for 5-cent deposits to buy food.”
WHAT WE FOUND
Following his decision to drop out of Reed College, Steve Jobs supported himself by returning Coke bottles for 5-cent deposits to purchase food . Jobs lived as a drop-in student for 18 months after officially leaving school, during which time he also walked seven miles every Sunday to receive a free weekly meal at a Hare Krishna temple . The specific 5-cent deposit amount mentioned by Jobs aligns with historical records showing that Coca-Cola introduced a 5-cent deposit in 1971 due to environmental activism . Multiple biographical accounts and direct quotes from Jobs confirm that he relied on these bottle redemptions to survive during his early years .
SOURCES
- 1 · portal.311.nyc.govACADEMICBottle Refund · NYC311 - NYC.gov
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- 2 · en.wikipedia.orgWEBHistory of bottle recycling in the United States - Wikipedia
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- 3 · linkedin.comWEBThe Corporate Bhakt ™️ on LinkedIn: Steve Jobs says: "I didn’t have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in… | 52 comments
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- 4 · timesofindia.indiatimes.comWEBQuote of the Day by Steve Jobs: Apple founder's most famous words; Stay Hungry, Stay ... - The Times of India
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- 5 · theirrelevantinvestor.comWEBThe Rise and the Fall - The Irrelevant Investor
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- 6 · firstpost.comWEBWhy Steve Jobs' love affair with India ended very, very early – Firstpost
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- 7 · askfilo.comWEBToday I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. Just thre..
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- 8 · theatlantic.comWEBA Pocket History of Bottle Recycling - The Atlantic
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- 9 · loe.orgWEBLiving on Earth: The Bottle Deposit Debate
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- 10 · 981thehawk.comWEBWhat Happens to the Deposit Money From Cans and Bottles Not Returned in New York?
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- 11 · brainly.comWEB[FREE] 1. I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. - brainly.com
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