It writes that Ad Based on a report from IPR Normag. According to the researchers, a new ‘micro-economy’ has emerged with the deposit on cans. “10 to 25 euros can be earned in a few hours, which is essential for their livelihood for some.”
But for the cities, the hunt for deposit has negative consequences. According to the research agency, there is litter in the cities of the trash cans in the cities. About one fifth of the trash cans is open or is defective. In addition, many household waste bags are cut open. “In many cases, the content of the garbage bag also ends up on the street, often blows away or is moved by animals.”
Vans
Collecting a deposit appears to be so good to pay that there are sometimes buses driving around in search of cans and bottles, the researchers conclude. This happens especially during busy events.
The estimate of 9.4 million euros is mainly based on the damage in Rotterdam. This amounts to 2.3 million euros annually. Tomorrow the House of Representatives will debate about the deposit problem.