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.

Return instructions


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.