Organizes the return network
Supports automatic and manual points where consumers can return eligible packaging.
DRS Administrator
Eco-Ret Moldova organizes the first Deposit Return System for Packaging in the Republic of Moldova
Public Association ECO-RET MOLDOVA is the designated administrator for implementing, operating and developing the DRS, with the mission of turning beverage packaging into transparently collected, sorted and recycled resources.
Non-profit
resources used to operate and develop the system
Our mission
A modern, efficient and transparent packaging collection system
Eco-Ret Moldova implements an operational model that connects consumers, retailers, producers and sorting infrastructure into a national loop focused on recycling and the circular economy.
GD 379/2025basis for establishing the Deposit Return System for Packaging
Law 209/2016national framework for waste management
EPRextended producer responsibility
Operational role
What Eco-Ret Moldova does
The DRS administrator coordinates the infrastructure, participation rules, financial flows and public communication needed for the system to operate.
Coordinates logistics and sorting
Ensures the flow from collection points to counting, verification, sorting and recycling.
Manages reporting
Works with producers, importers and retailers on reporting, compensation and transparency.
Objectives
System objectives
The DRS is built to reduce abandoned waste, increase separate collection and support material reuse within the circular economy.
Separate collectiondeposit packaging collected through authorized points
Recycling and reusematerials prepared for responsible recovery
Accessible infrastructureautomatic and manual return through the retail network
Fair treatmentclear rules for all system participants
Principles
The principles guiding our activity
Transparencyperiodic reporting and public information
Non-discriminationequal access for eligible participants
Financial neutralitynon-profit system
Operational efficiencyefficient use of resources
Environmental protectionreducing the impact of waste
Fair competitionfair and competitive conditions
Governance
A structure focused on control, efficiency and responsibility
The governance model supports strategic decision-making, oversight, executive coordination and operational implementation of the system.
1General Assembly
supreme governing body
2Association Council
strategic oversight
3Administrator
executive management
4Executive team
implementation and operation
Legal framework