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Cans and bottles can now also be returned at gas stations off the highway

Cans and bottles can now also be returned at gas stations off the highway

Statiegeld Nederland and Shell have formed a partnership to allow consumers to return deposit cans and bottles at gas stations located off the highway. This initiative aims to make recycling more accessible for drivers by providing more collection points beyond traditional supermarkets and highway stops.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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