Organization Plan
Describes the national structure, collection, transport and recycling model operated by Eco-Ret Moldova.
System objectives
EcoRet DRS is a non-commercial organization designated by Government Decision No. 379/2025 to implement and operate the Deposit Return System for Packaging, increasing collection and recycling rates and reducing the environmental impact of waste.
Separate collection
Ensuring separate collection of packaging subject to the deposit
Accessible infrastructure
Developing modern and accessible return infrastructure
Circular economy
Promoting the circular economy and efficient use of resources
Operational model
Return-to-Retail principle
Manual return
Consumers return packaging at return points organized by retailers and recover the deposit paid when purchasing the product.
RVM collection
Automatic collection equipment (Reverse Vending Machines) installed in stores
Reverse logistics
Transport of collected packaging is organized according to reverse logistics principles through competitively selected specialized operators.
Counting and Sorting Centre
Packaging is received, counted, verified, sorted by material and prepared for recycling
- check_circleAutomatic verification
- check_circleSorting by material
- check_circlePreparation for recycling
Organizational structure
EcoRet DRS operates under a governance model that ensures transparency, efficiency and compliance with legal provisions.
General Assembly
The Association's supreme governing body
Association Council
Strategic oversight and monitoring of objectives
Administrator
Executive management and coordination of current activities
Executive Team
Implementation and efficient operation of the system
Implementation stages
Organization stage
Establishing the administrator, operational framework and IT system
Infrastructure development
Collection network, logistics and Counting and Sorting Centre
Operationalisation
Launching collection, transport, sorting and recovery activities
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