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Deposit return in Germany
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 the DPG logo with a bottle, can and return arrow on mandatory one-way deposit packaging.
- What to look for
- DPG · PFAND 0,25 €
- Where it appears
- It is normally printed close to the GTIN barcode.
The DPG logo is trademark-protected. This drawing is a simplified recognition reference.
Original illustrationOriginal WasteSpot packaging illustration. No third-party logo or trademark artwork is embedded.
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Eligible scope
Marked one-way beverage cans and bottles; separate reusable systems also operate.
Common exclusions
Several beverage and packaging exemptions apply; reusable deposits are operator-specific.
How to return
Return one-way packaging through participating retailers; reusable packaging normally returns through the relevant trade route.
- Find the identifier shown above or the applicable refund wording on the package.
- Look for the DPG mark on one-way packaging and keep the barcode readable.
- Confirm the selected return point before travelling.
Official sources
Checked 2026-08-12