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Deposits on PET bottles and cans

To reduce litter and its impact on the environment, the Dutch deposit system was extended to include cans on 1 April 2023. This brings changes with it. We have listed the most important changes for you.

The deposit system in brief

A deposit was already charged on large PET bottles (€0.25 per bottle) and small PET bottles (€0.15 per bottle).
Since 1 April 2023, the Dutch deposit system has been extended to include a deposit on cans (€0.15 per can).
A deposit is mandatory for both alcoholic drinks in cans (beer, wine, mixed drinks) and non-alcoholic drinks in cans (soft drinks, water, milk and juice) with a volume of three litres or less.
The deposit requirement does not apply to cans containing liquids that are not primarily intended for drinking, or to (tinned food) cans for non-liquids.
Every can subject to a deposit can be recognised by the deposit logo on the label. The label has a new barcode and a new HANOS item number.
There is, of course, a transition period: suppliers, wholesalers and wholesale customers may simply use up their existing stock.

What has changed for you?

The empties bags you already use for PET bottles may also be used for cans. PET bottles and cans may be handed in to Statiegeld Nederland in the same bag. They count the number of bottles and cans in a bag and use this to determine the deposit value you are entitled to. You probably already have your own customer number with Statiegeld Nederland, which means you have labels with a unique barcode so that Statiegeld Nederland can credit you directly. If not, you can register now.

Without registration, you do not have your own label and we cannot accept an empties bag. We also cannot accept loose cans and bottles. Handing in empties bags with your own label applies both to deliveries and to returns at the reception of our cash-and-carry stores. You can obtain empties bags and closures from HANOS, as usual.

If you have any further questions, please contact your account manager or the service desk of your branch. The Statiegeld Nederland website, www.statiegeldnederland.nl, also answers frequently asked questions.

What has changed at HANOS?

New item numbers

Cans subject to a deposit have new barcodes and labels with the deposit logo. There is a transition period during which existing stock without a deposit is used up. From 1 April 2023, cans with a deposit were gradually introduced at HANOS. Because of the changed barcode, these items have new item numbers. The new numbers are linked to the existing item numbers.

Returning empties bags

If you want to hand in empties bags with PET bottles and/or cans, you need to register as a collection point. The empties bags (big, small and mini bags) are available from HANOS. Small and large bottles and cans may be collected together in the bags.

A deposit of 1 euro is charged per bag. This is settled on the credit invoice from Statiegeld Nederland. The labels for the closures are supplied by Statiegeld Nederland. Thanks to this label, the location of the empties bag you handed in is known throughout the chain.

Empties bag big (800 l) - 62802990 - roll of 4 bags €4.01 incl. deposit Empties bag small (240 l) - 62802980 - roll of 5 bags €5.01 incl. deposit Empties bag mini (120 l) - 62802970 - roll of 12 bags €12.01 incl. deposit

More information

Do you have any questions? Then contact your account manager or get in touch with or visit your HANOS branch.
You can also return empties bags at the branches.

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