Interzero and PIOIRO on the joint road to implementing the bail system in Poland
At the beginning of 2025, Poland plans to implement a deposit system. Are Polish companies prepared for the changes in packaging waste management? The Polish Chamber of Packaging Recovery and Recycling (PIOIRO), in cooperation with Interzero, a leader in the field of the circular economy, aims to ensure a smooth and effective implementation of the new regulations for producers of packaged products.
The Polish deposit solution will differ from most European systems, which are usually based on a single operator. More operators will be possible in Poland, and all shops with a surface area of 200 square metres or more will be obliged to accept returnable packaging (smaller shops will be able to join the system voluntarily).
The Polish Chamber of Packaging Recovery and Recycling (PIOIRO) and Interzero, with their experience in providing environmental services and commitment to promoting a closed loop economy, will play a key role in implementing and managing the deposit system in Poland. Their cooperation will contribute to the development of automated collection systems using bottle meters and the bag system.
Within the system, PIOiRO and Interzero will be responsible for, among other things:
- achieving the required collection rates for packaging waste and packaging covered by the deposit system,
- delivery and installation of the chosen bottle machine
- the organisation of a bagging system (for distributors who choose not to install bottle dispensers),
- the provision of an operating system to enable the ongoing monitoring of the amount of packaging in the deposit system and the funds derived from the deposit,
- preparation of reports,
- ensuring the transport of waste from distributors and redistribution centres, as required by waste legislation,
- processing of waste and ensuring the availability of recyclate,
- achievement of the statutory recycling levels through Interzero Organizacja Odzysku Opakowań S.A. or PIOIRO, as appropriate for the type of material,
Both organisations are ready for the challenges that the deposit system brings, ensuring that the management of packaging waste in Poland is carried out effectively and in the spirit of sustainable development.
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