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Many Trash Cans Still Broken Open for Deposit Money: 'Number of Collection Points Must Increase'

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About a year ago, special trash cans were installed in Rotterdam for returnable packaging. This is a trial with a clear objective: to prevent 'regular' trash cans from being broken open to collect the deposit. However, it has not been a success. "After six months, we concluded that it has not led to fewer broken-open bins."
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About a year ago, special trash cans were installed in Rotterdam for returnable packaging. This is a trial with a clear objective: to prevent 'regular' trash cans from being broken open to collect the deposit. However, it has not been a success. "After six months, we concluded that it has not led to fewer broken-open bins."

Garbage collectors in Groningen are noticing that underground waste containers are being broken open by deposit collectors. "Life-threatening," states the municipal spokesperson. "Don't do this!"

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dvhn.nl broke the news on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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