Mercadona Returns Bottles for Money in Portugal

Portuguese customers at the Mercadona supermarket in Caldas da Rainha can return empty cans and bottles for money. A deposit return scheme is now active, allowing customers to receive refunds directly to their bank cards. This system is being implemented in Portugal ahead of Spain's planned rollout in November, though the Spanish timeline is expected to be delayed.

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