DRS announces over 3 billion containers collected in first 12 months
Since its launch, the Deposit Return System has seen results increase monthly. In October this year, the DRS reached a new record, with a monthly collection rate of 84%.
Since its launch, the Deposit Return System has seen results increase monthly. In October this year, the DRS reached a new record, with a monthly collection rate of 84%.
The Deposit-Return System has evolved considerably from month to month, with September's results exceeding the previous record set in August, when the collection rate reached 78%.
The new RetuRO center is located within the Eli Park industrial park and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
The new centre integrates state-of-the-art equipment to ensure an efficient sorting and counting process for all types of packaging enrolled in the Deposit Return System.
This performance represents approximately 85% of the packaging returned and collected from consumers.

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