Bottle Bill Resource Guide

Soju, Beer, soft drink and etc.
Based on “ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE ACT ON THE PROMOTION OF SAVING AND RECYCLING OF RESOURCES” Article17 (Containers Subject to Imposition of Deposit for Empty Containers)
1 1. Liquor falling under each of the following items:
(a - Fermented liquor under subparagraph 2 of Article 4 of the Liquor Tax Act;
(b - Distilled liquor under subparagraph 3 of Article 4 of the Liquor Tax Act;
2. 2. Soft drinks.

Government regulates only Deposits & Handling fees

The producers are paid on unredeemed deposit KOVRA(Korea Vessel Recirculation Association), and it uses that financial resource for specified business in accordance with applicable laws.

1. Public relations for the improvement of the rate of recovery of empty bottles;
2. Installation of and assistance for empty bottle-keeping and collecting stations;
3. Research and development of measures for the efficient recovery and recycling of empty bottles;
4. In cases where the amount of refunded deposit for empty bottles exceeds the amount of deposit for empty bottles received in the previous year, the compensation therefor; and
5. Other activities for preservation of the environment.