Americans throw away $62 million in coins each year

Talk about getting nickel and dimed: Americans are losing $62 million a year by tossing coins in the trash.That’s an estimate from recycling and waste management company Covanta Holding Corp. (CVA), which says that the coins are probably tossed accidentally, thanks to high-powered vacuums that suck up the money while cleaning couch cushions, car seats, and other nooks and crannies. Covanta said it can’t say whether Americans are tossing out more coins than in previous years, since it