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🇪🇸 Spain: PPWR Packaging EPR and Deposit Return

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

EPR scheme

Ecoembes (household). Envalora, Recyclia, Citec (industrial/commercial). Producer registry via MITECO (miteco.gob.es).

Small-producer threshold

Simplified workflow for producers below 15 tonnes/year. Reduced reporting burden applies.

Eco-modulation

Ecoembes implementing PPWR-aligned eco-modulation from 2026. Criteria being developed in line with ACT-02. Specific bonus/malus percentages to confirm with Ecoembes.

Deposit return system

DRS Deferred / Limited
Not yet set
PPWR Art. 50 scope (SUP plastic/metal, 0.1–3L). Operator not yet designated.
TBD
January 1, 2029 (deferred)

Watch points

No PPWR-specific national implementing measures enacted, direct application only. Ley de Residuos 7/2022 remains baseline national packaging law.

Indicative EPR fees (Envalora 2026)

Base rate in euros per tonne before eco-modulation. Source: Envalora 2026. Indicative, confirm with the PRO before filing.
MaterialEUR / tonne
Paper & Cardboard€15
Paper, Composite/Coatedn/a
Glass€45
Plastic, Rigid Recyclable€130
Plastic, Rigid Hard-to-Recycle€130
Plastic, Flexible Recyclable€130
Plastic, Flexible Non-Recyclable€130
Bioplastic / Compostablen/a
Aluminium€15
Steel / Ferrous€15
Beverage Cartons€80
Wood€15

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