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Deposit system: voluntary participation until 2028 and new shop obligations

The act changes the deposit return scheme rules for beverage bottles and cans. Businesses can independently collect packaging until end of 2028 instead of joining the common system. Shops must accept empty containers from customers and refund deposits without requiring proof of purchase.
Key points
For beverage producers: joining the common deposit system is voluntary until 31 December 2028 – they can operate independently but must notify the minister within 3 months of launch
For shops: obligation to accept empty bottles and cans from customers and refund deposits without requiring proof of purchase
For companies already running their own collection systems: can continue under old rules until end of 2028 if they report this by 31 March 2026
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2026-01-09
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o gospodarce opakowaniami i odpadami opakowaniowymi oraz ustawy o zmianie ustawy o gospodarce opakowaniami i odpadami opakowaniowymi oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2112
Process start date: 2025-12-31
Voting date: 2026-01-09
Voting no: 32