Romania deposit guide

Romania 50 bani bottle deposit: what qualifies

Quick answerEligible SGR beverage packaging carries a RON 0.50 refundable guarantee.

Eligible scope

What it applies to

Marked non-refillable glass, PET and metal beverage packaging from 0.1 to 3 litres.

Package check

How to identify it

Find “Ambalaj cu garantie” and the SGR barcode.

Illustrative beverage package showing where to find the deposit identifier in Romania
WasteSpot recognition illustration. Open the official source for exact current artwork or wording.

Return route

How to get the refund

Return without crushing; a purchase receipt is generally not required.

  1. Check that the mark, wording and barcode match the local scheme.
  2. Empty the container and keep it in the condition required by the system.
  3. Confirm that the selected retailer, machine or redemption point accepts the format.

Important limit

Not every beverage package or imported package is registered in the Romanian system.

Official source

Checked 2026-08-16