Handling fees
The handling fee is the compensation per can and bottle, in addition to the deposit, that the store receives as compensation for handling packaging that is part of the deposit system. The compensation is based on five cost categories: deposit machine (RVM), customer service, work, facility, and materials.
New handling fee for 2025 (from November 1st)
Grocery stores with a compressing reverse vending machine receive a fixed annual fee as well as a variable fee per can and bottle. Both the fixed and variable fee are paid weekly.
We have compiled a number of questions and answers to make it easy to understand what the new model for handling compensation means.