Order Pickup
2-3 NOK
Deposit per unit
NOK 2 up to 0.5 liters, NOK 3 over 0.5 liters
What can be returned for deposit?
Not sure what sort of things can be returned for deposit? Here is an overview of the types of product you can return to the reverse vending machine.
1 billion+
Bottles and cans
Returned for deposit in Norway each year
98 %+
Total collection rate
Of all beverage containers sold
Can be returned for deposit; check the deposit label ✓
- Plastic beverage bottles
- Aluminum beverage cans
- Bottles and cans
- Plastic bottles from Vinmonopolet with a deposit label. Can be returned for deposit in stores along with your other bottles and cans.
- Slightly dented bottles and cans, as long as the barcode is legible. Test the bottle/can in the reverse vending machine.
Cannot be returned for deposit ✗
- Glass bottles (have their own recycling system)
- Milk cartons
- Plastic bottles for products other than beverages
- Food cans (canned goods, etc.)
- Bottles and cans without a deposit label/symbol
- Severely deformed containers
- Bottles larger than 3 liters
How to identify products that can be returned for deposit
All bottles and cans that can be returned for deposit are labeled with a deposit symbol. You will usually find it on the label or printed directly on the container.
Small bottles and cans
Up to 0.5 liters = NOK 2 deposit
Large bottles
Over 0.5 liters = NOK 3 deposit
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your questions about deposit returns
Do I have to rinse bottles and cans?
No, you don't need to. The most important thing is that the beverage container is empty. The reverse vending machine just needs to be able to read the barcode.
Can I return damaged bottles and cans for deposit?
It depends on how badly they are damaged. If the barcode is legible, they are usually accepted. If you are in doubt, feel free to ask in the store. Test the bottle or can in a reverse vending machine. The barcode must be legible.
What about imported bottles?
We have entered approximately 10,000 foreign barcodes into the system, which means that most Swedish cans are eligible for deposit. You will not receive a deposit refund, but the cans will be recycled and turned into new ones.
Will I always get my deposit back?
Yes, as long as the beverage container can be returned for deposit and the barcode is legible. You will either receive a receipt that you can use in the store or a cash refund
What happens to unclaimed deposits?
Unclaimed deposit money goes towards operating and further developing the deposit system.