Order Pickup
2-3 NOK
Deposit per unit
NOK 2 under 1 litre, NOK 3 over 1 litre
What can be deposited
Not sure what can be deposited? Here you'll find an overview of which products you can return to the reverse vending machine.
1 bn+
Bottles
Deposited in Norway every year
90%+
Return rate
Of everything sold
Can be deposited ✓
- Plastic bottles for beverages
- Aluminium cans for beverages
- Bottles and cans with a deposit symbol
- Empty bottles and cans
- Imported beverages with a Norwegian deposit label
- Slightly deformed bottles and cans, as long as the barcode is readable
Cannot be deposited ✗
- Glass bottles (have their own system)
- Milk cartons
- Plastic bottles for products other than beverages
- Food cans (tinned goods, etc.)
- Bottles and cans without a deposit symbol
- Severely deformed packaging
- Bottles larger than 3 litres
How to recognise returnable products
All bottles and cans that can be deposited are marked with a deposit symbol. The symbol is a circle with the text «PANT» and the deposit amount. You will usually find it on the label or printed directly on the packaging.
Small bottles and cans
Under 1 litre = NOK 2 deposit
Large bottles
Over 1 litre = NOK 3 deposit
Frequently asked questions
Answers to your questions about depositing
Do I need to rinse bottles and cans?
No, you don't need to. The most important thing is that the packaging is empty. The reverse vending machine only needs to be able to read the barcode.
Can I deposit damaged bottles and cans?
It depends on how damaged they are. If the barcode is readable, they are usually accepted. If in doubt, you can ask in the shop.
What about foreign bottles?
Only bottles and cans with a Norwegian deposit label can be deposited in Norway. Foreign products without a Norwegian deposit label must be sorted as regular waste. The exception is Swedish beverages that have been registered in the deposit system. You will not receive a deposit for these.
Do I always get my deposit back?
Yes, as long as the packaging can be deposited and the barcode is readable. You will either receive a receipt you can use in the shop or the money paid out directly via app.
What happens to unclaimed deposits?
Unclaimed deposit money goes towards operating and further developing the deposit system.