economy
March 9, 2026
Pensioner collects what everyone throws away and earns 8,000 dinars on weekends
Last week, this Polish pensioner earned 220 zlotys (about 6,000 dinars) from the packaging return system, and sometimes earned up to 300 zlotys (about 8,100 dinars).
TL;DR
- A pensioner from Poland earns money by collecting returnable bottles and cans.
- He established cooperation with owners of venues hosting events like weddings and parties.
- He collects plastic bottles and cans from these venues, as well as glass bottles for which there is no deposit return.
- His earnings from the packaging return system can reach up to 300 zlotys (around 8,100 dinars) per week.
- The introduction of deposit labels on packaging has increased the profitability of this method.
- In Belgrade, packaging returns can be easily done through 'recikomat' machines, which accept PET packaging, cans, glass, and tetra pak.
- The pensioner's arrangement also benefits venue owners by freeing them from waste sorting obligations.
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