By 2026 collect 90% and recycle 85% in terms of weight of single-use beverage containers registered in terms of the Scheme as having been placed on the market during the said period.
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Annual percentage rate of collected single-use beverage containers registered in terms of the Scheme as having been placed on the market.
| Category | Percentage | Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 51.6 | — |
| 2023 | 80 | — |
| 2026 | — | 90 |
As per Article 12 of the BCRS Regulations, Subsidiary Legislation 549.134, the Licensed Operator of the Scheme shall file reports with the Agency on a quarterly basis but in any case, not later than fifteen (15) days from the end of each quarter with information on aggregate volumes by typology of single use containers placed on and collected from the market and the material of the empty beverage containers processed for recycling. The Licensed Operator collects monthly placement reports from registered Producers and Importers and in turn, collates such reports to enable the fulfilment of the reporting obligations delineated above.
Following the first full operational year of the Beverage Container Refund Scheme (BCRS), a comprehensive data analysis covering the period from January 2023 until December 2023 reveals significant progress both in collection and recycling efforts. Over this period, the total number of beverage containers placed on the market surpassed 250,000,000 beverage containers. The distribution of these containers comprised 63% PET single-use containers, 27% aluminum cans, and 10% glass bottles. Remarkably, the collection efforts during this period were substantial, with an overall collection rate reaching 80% of the beverage containers placed on the market. Specifically, PET containers demonstrated the highest collection rate at 81%, followed closely by aluminum cans at 80%, and glass bottles at 74%.
Source: Circular Economy Malta
Last Updated: July 15, 2026
Annual percentage rate of recycled single-use beverage containers registered in terms of the Scheme as having been placed on the market.
| Category | Percentage recycled (%) | Target (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95 | — |
| 2023 | 81 | — |
| 2026 | — | 85 |
As per Article 12 of the BCRS Regulations, Subsidiary Legislation 549.134, the Licensed Operator of the Scheme shall file reports with the Agency on a quarterly basis but in any case, not later than fifteen (15) days from the end of each quarter with information on aggregate volumes by typology of single use containers placed on and collected from the market and the material of the empty beverage containers processed for recycling. The Licensed Operator collects monthly placement reports from registered Producers and Importers and in turn, collates such reports to enable the fulfilment of the reporting obligations delineated above.
Following the first full operational year of the Beverage Container Refund Scheme (BCRS), a comprehensive data analysis covering the period from January 2023 until December 2023 reveals significant progress both in collection and recycling efforts. Over this period, the total number of beverage containers placed on the market surpassed 250,000,000 beverage containers. The recycling endeavours yielded commendable results, with recycling rates standing at 75% for PET single-use containers, 77%s for aluminium cans, and 73% for glass bottles.
Source: Circular Economy Malta
Last Updated: July 15, 2026