Lithuania
| Name of Program | Packaging and Packaging Waste Management Act |
|---|---|
| Date Implemented | Enacted 2014, Implemented 2016 |
| Materials | Plastic Metal Glass 0.1L -3L |
| Beverages Covered | Beer and beer cocktails; cider and other fermented beverages, mixed alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, all types of water, juice and nectars sold in glass, plastic and metal (tin) packaging. Fruit wines and wine-porduct cocktailers, are included when sold in plastic and metal packaging. |
| Excluded Beverages | Milk, wine and spirits |
| Refundable Deposits | 11¢ per container |
| Unclaimed deposits | Uzstato Sistemos Administratorius (USAD) |
| Handling Fees | RVM with compaction: 3¢ RVM without compaction: 2¢ Manual: 3¢ |
| Redemption System | Return-to-Retail: Containers can be returned for a refund of the deposit in all shops with and are of >300m2 |
| Program Success | Total Return Rate: 74% |
Updated
August 17, 2017
