Deposit packaging - Recycling instruction

Deposit Packaging Recycling Guide: How to Sort Refundable Bottles and Cans Correctly

Deposit packaging refers to beverage containers that carry a refundable financial deposit. Returning plastic bottles, glass bottles, and aluminum cans marked with a deposit symbol is one of the most successful circular economy initiatives, ensuring that high-quality materials are directly recycled into new drink containers.

By collecting and storing these containers properly before returning them, households and businesses maximize recycling efficiency and support sustainable resource loops.

What Goes Into Deposit Packaging? (Allowed Items)

You should place empty, undamaged beverage containers that feature a national deposit logo into this bin. This includes:

• Deposit packaging (plastic PET bottles with a deposit mark)

• Aluminum cans (deposit-marked soda, beer, and energy drink cans)

• Glass bottles (refundable glass beverage bottles)

What to Keep Out of Deposit Packaging? (Prohibited Items)

To ensure smooth processing at reverse vending machines and automated return points, non-eligible items must never be mixed into this container. Keep these out:

• Other waste (general rubbish, food packaging, paper cups)

• Non-deposit bottles (wine bottles, spirits bottles, or imported packaging without a deposit symbol)

• Crushed or heavily damaged containers (barcodes and deposit symbols must remain readable for refunds)

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