Sorting and returning packaging

Find out where to take packaging from your Nori shop or online purchases in Estonia, including boxes used for delivery.

Where to take packaging without a deposit

You can drop off empty, sorted packaging free of charge at a public packaging collection point. Use the city map to find a point in Tallinn, or search TVO’s list for points across Estonia.

• Map of public packaging collection points in Tallinn
• TVO packaging collection points

How to sort packaging

• Paper and cardboard: dry cardboard boxes, paper bags and clean cardboard cartons. Flatten delivery boxes to save space.
• Plastic and metal packaging, and beverage cartons: empty plastic tubs, packaging film, food tins, and milk or juice cartons.
• Glass packaging: glass bottles and jars without a deposit mark.

Empty the packaging and rinse it lightly if needed. Follow the label on the collection bin. If it is full, take your packaging to another collection point. See the Estonian Ministry of Climate’s sorting guide for more information.

Where to return deposit bottles and cans

To get your deposit back, take beverage bottles and cans with an Estonian deposit mark to a reverse vending machine or a deposit return point. Keep the container empty and intact, with the barcode and deposit mark readable.

Return machine near the Nori shop: T1 shopping centre, Peterburi tee 2, Tallinn. Underground car park, level 0, pink zone 14. See T1 shopping centre information.

How to reduce waste and protect the environment

Bring a reusable bag when shopping, skip unnecessary extra packaging and reuse clean delivery boxes when suitable. Sorting packaging separately helps materials reach recycling facilities.

Do not litter or leave packaging beside collection bins. Wind and water can carry litter into rivers and the sea, where it can harm wildlife and habitats. Over time, plastic can break down into tiny particles called microplastics.

Questions about packaging from Nori purchases? Email info@nori.ee.