Deposit return
How do I know if a bottle or can is eligible for deposit return?
Look for the scheme-specific refund wording or mark, then confirm that the material, volume and product type are within the local deposit-return rules.
Complete answer
The answer
Deposit systems are jurisdiction-specific. A container that is eligible in one country or state may not be eligible in another. The label, barcode and scheme database are often used together to identify eligible containers.
Keep the container in the condition required by the scheme. Many reverse-vending systems need the barcode and shape to remain readable, so crushing or removing the label before return can cause rejection.
What to do
- Identify the scheme where you will return the container.
- Check the mark, wording and barcode.
- Keep the container empty and in the required condition.
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