A convenient and accessible redemption network is crucial for high return rates in a deposit return system (DRS).
The ideal model is a retail-based collection system, but a hybrid model with privately owned redemption centres alongside retail stores is the next best option. In both models, retailers and/or redemption centres are typically paid a handling fee for their take-back services.
In this updated fact sheet, we present a detailed summary of handling fees across deposit return jurisdictions worldwide, offering valuable insights into how different systems set and manage these fees.
