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Volta System recovers 150 million containers since April

Since the launch of the Deposit and Refund System, over 150 million containers have been returned at more than 3,000 collection points.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Updated: 28 Aug 2026, 14:52AI-generatedWritten by an AI system, editorially responsible — how we work

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Since its implementation on April 10, the Deposit and Refund System (SDR) known as 'Volta' has already recovered over 150 million containers, according to the latest official data. This system aims to encourage the recycling of beverage bottles and cans by providing a network of more than 3,000 automatic return points for containers.

The transition process, which allowed for the coexistence of containers with and without the Volta symbol until August 9, has come to an end. From that date onward, all containers that are part of the system — including bottles and cans made of aluminum, metal, or plastic up to three liters — must be marked with the Volta symbol.

With the completion of this period, the system has moved into a phase where the number of available machines has increased, while the number of kiosks has been reduced, reflecting a new approach to recycling management.

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