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🇧🇪 Belgium: PPWR Packaging EPR and Deposit Return

How Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) applies in Belgium: the national extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, small-producer thresholds, eco-modulation, and deposit return system status. PPWR is directly applicable in Belgium from August 12, 2026.

EPR scheme

Three regional EPR schemes: Fost Plus (Flanders + Wallonia), Bruxelles-Propreté (Brussels). Most complex multi-jurisdiction compliance within a single member state.

Small-producer threshold

Varies by region. Consult each regional scheme.

Eco-modulation

Regional schemes implementing PPWR eco-modulation criteria.

Deposit return system

DRS In Development
Not yet set
PET bottles and cans planned. Regional implementation adds complexity.
TBD (Fost Plus coordination)
Announced targets have slipped; not launched as of July 2026

Watch points

Belgium requires separate compliance with three regional EPR schemes. PPWR direct application applies pan-Belgium, but practical implementation routes through regional PROs.

Indicative EPR fees (Fost Plus 2026)

Base rate in euros per tonne before eco-modulation. Source: Fost Plus 2026. Indicative, confirm with the PRO before filing.
MaterialEUR / tonne
Paper & Cardboard€150
Paper, Composite/Coated€4,419
Glass€105
Plastic, Rigid Recyclable€360
Plastic, Rigid Hard-to-Recycle€1,193
Plastic, Flexible Recyclable€1,080
Plastic, Flexible Non-Recyclable€2,210
Bioplastic / Compostable€4,419
Aluminum€49
Steel / Ferrous€186
Beverage Cartons€808
Wood€4,419

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