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    How much is the bottle and can deposit in Finland?

    Deposit values set by the decree and how to spot them.

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    Short answer

    The Finnish decree on beverage container return systems sets the minimum deposits: 0.15 euros for metal packages such as cans, 0.20 euros for plastic packages over 0.35 litres but under 1.0 litre, 0.40 euros for plastic packages of at least 1.0 litre, and 0.10 euros for other packages. Palpa's guide confirms 0.10 euros for plastic bottles of 0.35 litres or less. The deposit value is printed in an oval deposit mark on the package.

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    Why

    1. The decree on Finlex lists the minimum deposits by package type.
    2. Palpa's plastic bottle guide gives 0.10, 0.20 and 0.40 euros by volume.
    3. Palpa provides deposit marks of 0.10, 0.15, 0.20 and 0.40 euros.

    Details

    The deposit is included in the shelf price, so you get it back only when you return the empty package.

    Tip

    Keep bottles and cans whole with the barcode intact. Machines read the barcode and shape.

    What may differ

    Cans bought abroad usually have no Finnish deposit, even if a machine accepts them for recycling.

    Common misconception

    Only glass bottles have a deposit in Finland.

    What actually happens

    Cans and plastic bottles have deposits too.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Opening hours, prices and services change, so check the official sources before you go.

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