Netherlands EPR Guide 2025/2026

The Netherlands administers packaging EPR through Verpact (formerly Afvalfonds Verpakkingen). Producers report packaging placed on the market and pay the waste-management contribution.

National register Verpact ↗

Producer org (PRO) Verpact

Region European Union

Materials priced 9

Who must register

A reporting exemption applies below roughly 50,000 kg of packaging per year; above it, full declaration and fees apply.

Reporting & deadlines

Submit the annual packaging declaration to Verpact; large producers may report more frequently.

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Netherlands packaging eco-fee estimates

Approximate 2025–2026 eco-fee per kilogram by material. Actual fees depend on your PRO, packaging recyclability and eco-modulation.

Material	Code	€ / kg
Paper & cardboard	PAP 20-22	€0.030
PE-LD (polybag / film)	04 PE-LD	€1.800
PE-HD (rigid plastic)	02 PE-HD	€1.700
PP (polypropylene)	05 PP	€1.700
PET	01 PET	€1.300
Glass	GL 70-72	€0.050
Steel / tinplate	FE 40	€0.180
Aluminium	ALU 41	€0.420
Composite / mixed	C/ 81+	€2.400

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Key points for Netherlands

Even below the threshold you may need to notify — check your exact tonnage.
Deposit-return (statiegeld) applies to certain drinks bottles and cans.

⚠️ This is general information, not legal advice. EPR rules and fees change — always confirm current obligations with the national authority (Verpact) or your PRO before you register or budget.

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