Eligible scope
What it applies to
Containers registered in the Finnish Palpa system.
Package check
How to identify it
Check the printed deposit value near the barcode.
Return route
How to get the refund
Return empty and identifiable through a participating reverse-vending machine or Palpa route.
- Check that the mark, wording and barcode match the local scheme.
- Empty the container and keep it in the condition required by the system.
- Confirm that the selected retailer, machine or redemption point accepts the format.
Important limit
There is no single value for every container.
Official source
Checked 2026-08-16