Large quantity of liquidity acquired: customer sets new record at Lidl supermarket
In the small town of Fehmarn, Germany, a customer made headlines by returning an impressive 1,100 bottles and cans at a local Lidl store. This large collection of single-use milk drinks and other containers caused quite a stir online.
The deposit system in Germany, which has been in place since 2022 for single-use milk drinks, requires retailers to accept returns as long as they sell the corresponding deposit items. There is no clear legal limit for returning empty containers, according to the Packaging Act. As a result, large discounters like Lidl, Aldi, and Kaufland do not mention any quantity restrictions for returns.
The customer's unusual effort to return over 1,100 bottles and cans took two and a half hours and two trips, with five machine emptyings. The deposit receipt amounted to 282.25 euros. However, there is no publicly available record specifying the person or organization that returned the largest amount of waste drafts at once in a Lidl market in Germany.
The deposit system in Germany is practical and environmentally friendly, often mocked or emulated in other countries. The customer's record-breaking bottle return was seen as a small provocation, prompting discussions about the space requirements, storage, and hygiene of such large returns.
It's recommended to contact the branch in advance or be flexible in time for very large deposit amounts, due to potential congestion at the machine. Some branches set their own limits, typically around 20 bottles in smaller stores, to manage lines and blockades.
Recycled material is created through the recycling of plastics. By regularly collecting empty containers, one can support sustainability. The customer's effort to return such a large number of containers serves as a reminder of the importance of recycling and the practicality of the deposit system in Germany.
The event occurred in the town of Fehmarn, adding another interesting tale to the practical and environmentally friendly deposit system in Germany.
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