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Deposit return in Finland

Check the on-pack identifier before travelling. Only containers covered by this system and meeting its condition rules are eligible for a refund.

PACKAGE LABEL GUIDE

How to identify eligible containers

Look for a Finnish deposit value printed on the can or bottle, commonly next to the barcode.

What to look for
PANTTI / PANT · 0,10 · 0,15 · 0,20 · 0,40 €
Where it appears
The exact amount depends on material and container size.

There is no single amount for every container; the printed deposit value is the key check.

Original illustrationOriginal WasteSpot packaging illustration. No third-party logo or trademark artwork is embedded.

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Illustrative beverage package showing where to find the deposit identifier in Finland
Original WasteSpot label-location illustration. It does not reproduce official trademark artwork; open the linked scheme source to see the exact current mark.
Aluminium cans€0.15
Glass bottles€0.10
PET up to 0.35 L€0.10
PET 0.35–1 L€0.20
PET over 1 L€0.40

Eligible scope

Containers registered in the Finnish deposit system and carrying the applicable mark.

Common exclusions

Unregistered packaging and containers that cannot be identified.

How to return

Return through retailer reverse-vending machines and other Palpa return routes.

  1. Find the identifier shown above or the applicable refund wording on the package.
  2. Keep the container empty, intact enough to identify, and with barcode readable.
  3. Confirm the selected return point before travelling.

Official sources

Checked 2026-08-12