The effect of the value added tax change on deposit values
09.07.2024
The Finnish Government has proposed an increase on VAT 1.9.2024 onwards. According to proposal VAT will change from 24 % to 25,5 %. The Finnish Parliament has yet to confirm the change.
The new tax-free deposit values are applied according to the following schedules:
- In deposit refunds credited to return points starting from the billing period 1-15 September 2024.
- In the deposits invoiced from breweries and beverage importers, in invoicing from September sales reports (invoicing at the beginning of October).
The new tax-free deposit values are used in all deposit statements and debits from the periods mentioned above.
Instructions for return locations
01.06.2023
Return instructions for returns without reverse vending machine
Cans / plastic bottles
Sort cans and plastic bottles separately.
Return all cans, also non-deposit.
Return only plastic bottles with Palpa´s deposit marking.
NOTE! Non-deposit plastic bottles must not be sorted into deposit material, as the recyclability of the material cannot be guaranteed. Due to the recycling of plastic, different types of plastic must not be mixed. In addition, the wrong materials in the packaging can prevent recycling.
Non-deposit plastic bottles can be recycled by returning them to a plastic collection point or as an energy fraction.
Return in a manual bag
Return cand and plastic bottles only in a manual bag (red print).
Close the bag tightly with a tie band and attach Palpa sticker to the tie.
NOTE! The bag must not be overfilled.
Glass bottles
Sort beverage bottles of glass as intact and empty to a glass container.
Note! It is not allowed to put refillable glass bottles to Palpa's glass container. Return them in a crate or on plastic tray to Hartwall.
Impurities prevent recycling
Returns must not contain rubbish or other impurities as they will prevent recycling.
If the return is made in violation of the instructions, Palpa is entitled to sanction the return location for noncompliance with the instructions. The beverage supplier has the right to refuse to accept packaged transport units in violation of the instructions.
Remember to follow Palpa's sorting and return instructions in all returns.
Notification of contact information changes
Please remember to inform Palpa if the contact information of your place of business changes. Changes can be reported to the address [email protected] or to number (09) 868 9860.
Sorting of beverage packages
26.01.2023
Sorting instructions
Cans
Sort cans (also non-deposit) as intact and empty to a Palpa manual bag (red print).
Plastic bottles
Sort plastic bottles with Palpa's deposit marking as intact and empty to a Palpa manual bag (red print).
NOTE! Non-deposit plastic bottles must not be sorted into deposit material, as the recyclability of the material cannot be guaranteed. Due to the recycling of plastic, different types of plastic must not be mixed. In addition, the wrong materials in the packaging can prevent recycling.
Non-deposit plastic bottles can be recycled by returning them to a plastic collection point or as an energy fraction.
Glass bottles
Sort beverage bottles of glass as intact and empty to a glass container.
Note! It is not allowed to put refillable glass bottles to Palpa's glass container. Return them in a crate or on plastic tray to Hartwall.
Impurities prevent recycling
Returns must not contain rubbish or other impurities as they will prevent recycling.
If the return is made in violation of the instructions, Palpa is entitled to sanction the return location for noncompliance with the instructions. The beverage supplier has the right to refuse to accept packaged transport units in violation of the instructions.
Remember to follow Palpa's sorting and return instructions in all returns.
Sorting of beverage packages
20.09.2022
Sorting instructions
Cans
Sort cans (also non-deposit) as intact and empty to a Palpa manual bag (red print).
Plastic bottles
Sort plastic bottles with Palpa's deposit marking as intact and empty to a Palpa manual bag (red print).
NOTE! Non-deposit plastic bottles must not be sorted into deposit material, as the recyclability of the material cannot be guaranteed. Due to the recycling of plastic, different types of plastic must not be mixed. In addition, the wrong materials in the packaging can prevent recycling.
Non-deposit plastic bottles can be recycled by returning them to a plastic collection point or as an energy fraction.
Glass bottles
Sort beverage bottles of glass as intact and empty to a glass container.
Note! It is not allowed to put refillable glass bottles to Palpa's glass container. Return them in a crate or on plastic tray to Hartwall.
Impurities prevent recycling
Returns must not contain rubbish or other impurities as they will prevent recycling.
If the return is made in violation of the instructions, Palpa is entitled to sanction the return location for noncompliance with the instructions. The beverage supplier has the right to refuse to accept packaged transport units in violation of the instructions.
Remember to follow Palpa's sorting and return instructions in all returns.
Horeca / Sorting of beverage packages
14.06.2022
Beverage packages should be sorted according to the material in the correct transport unit. Proper sorting is important so that the material of beverage packages can be recycled.
Cans
Sort cans (also non-deposit) as intact and empty to a Palpa manual bag (red print).
Plastic bottles
Sort plastic bottles with Palpa's deposit marking as intact and empty to a Palpa manual bag.
NOTE! Non-deposit plastic bottles must not be sorted into deposit material, as the recyclability of the material cannot be guaranteed. Due to the recycling of plastic, different types of plastic must not be mixed. In addition, the wrong materials in the packaging can prevent recycling.
Non-deposit plastic bottles can be recycled by returning them to a plastic collection point or as an energy fraction.
Glass bottles
Sort beverage bottles of glass as intact and empty to a glass container.
Note! It is not allowed to put refillable glass bottles to Palpa's glass container. Return them in a crate or on plastic tray to Hartwall.
Impurities prevent recycling
Returns must not contain rubbish or other impurities as they will prevent recycling.
If the return is made in violation of the instructions, Palpa is entitled to sanction the return location for noncompliance with the instructions. The beverage supplier has the right to refuse to accept packaged transport units in violation of the instructions.
Remember to follow Palpa's sorting and return instructions in all returns.