The bailout strategy in Poland has been in force since October 2025, while until the end of the year the alleged transitional period continued. This means that since the beginning of 2026, producers who have joined the bailout strategy have only placed drinks on the marketplace in packages with a bail mark. Although it is inactive possible to sale previously produced bottles without the above mentioned markings, you can already lose a lot on the packaging that will end up in the basket alternatively of in the bottle. What amounts are we talking about? By year, it may even be a fewer 100 zlotys.
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The bail strategy in Poland is gaining momentum. "We're ending the transition period."
Since the fresh year the deposit for plastic and metallic packaging is 50 gr, while for glass with a capacity of up to 1.5 liters - 1 zł. The additional charge shall be added only erstwhile buying products which are in packages with the appropriate logotype. These are 2 arrows forming a rectangle with the word "council" and its amount. However, money can be recovered by returning specified packages back to the store.
We're ending the transition. Only 1 thing will change from a client's perspective. These packages will be more and more
said Deputy Minister for Climate and Environment Anita Sowińska during a press conference in late December 2025. Therefore, customers should pay more attention to what is in their baskets, as the bailout strategy involves additional costs and possible losses. erstwhile the packaging goes into regular trash cans, then the bail is lost without recovery.
How much can you lose on bail? Over the year, quotas increase significantly
As calculated by Story.pl service, a four-man household that will buy "four packs of water, respective sweetened drinks, juices and another drinks in glass bottles" will spend PLN 28.5 on bail. On a yearly basis this gives as much as 342 PLN loss. We can lose 144 PLN per year on 4 water heaters in the month. The final amount depends on individual needs, but throwing any bottles covered by bail in the basket means losing money.
See also: Poles chose the largest power eater. They made a mistake. She's not much to remember.
Although the changes in waste management introduced in Poland frequently make mixed emotions, the bailout strategy has its purpose. Above all, it is about expanding recycling and reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfills or incineration plants. For many, this means changing their habits, due to the fact that only in this way will they be able to avoid additional burdens on their own budget.
Sources: gov.pl, tvn24.pl, story.pl
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