How does the return process for packaging bags work?

When you hand in your return (deposit) bags at Makro, we ensure that these bags are delivered to Statiegeld Nederland. Statiegeld Nederland counts the bags, bottles, and cans and will credit the deposit according to the agreements made between you as a retail or collection location and Statiegeld Nederland. The wholesaler is no longer involved in this process. Makro does not become the owner of the return bags or their contents and is therefore not liable for the contents or for any actions or omissions of Statiegeld Nederland.

Makro is only responsible for the return process of the bags. The labeled bags can be given to the driver for return transport. Makro cannot accept return bags that do not contain a customer label with a barcode. Based on the customer label, Statiegeld Nederland knows to whom they can pay the deposit refund. You will receive this barcode from Statiegeld Nederland.

Are you not yet familiar with collecting deposit PET bottles and would you like to start doing so?
Do you want to start collecting deposits on cans?
Would you like to become a collection location?
Please visit the website of Statiegeld Nederland for more information.

You can purchase the return bags and sealing strips at Makro, after which we will arrange the returns to Statiegeld Nederland.

• Big Bag: 800L Makro Article no.: 1556503 (per box of 24 bags)
• Small Bag: 240L Makro Article no.: 1556477 (per box of 45 bags)
• Mini Bag: 120L Makro Article no.: 1556529 (per roll of 12 bags)

(The cost of the bags is €1 per bag, and this will be reimbursed by Statiegeld Nederland when the deposit is paid out.) Labels for the sealing strips will be provided by Statiegeld Nederland after registration.