In Coimbra, Volta doesn't fail: there are collection points in all municipalitiesPhoto by Vadym Alyekseyenko on Pexels
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In Coimbra, Volta doesn't fail: there are collection points in all municipalities

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 15:38

The new Deposit and Refund System (DRS) for beverage packaging in Portugal is available in all municipalities of the country, including in Coimbra. The system, called Volta, allows consumers to return beverage packaging for recycling, receiving a refund value.

In Coimbra, there are collection points distributed across all municipalities in the region, facilitating citizens' access to the system. Volta works through delivery points where consumers can deposit their empty packaging.

The system covers different types of beverage packaging, including bottles and cans. Users can obtain a refund of the deposited value by delivering the packaging at authorized collection points.

The implementation of the DRS in Portugal represents a circular economy initiative that aims to increase recycling rates in the country. Volta is the operator responsible for managing this deposit and refund system for beverage packaging.

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