Frequently Asked Questions

PantDela is a free service that connects people who want to give away their deposit bottles and cans with collectors in their area. Instead of throwing away or returning your bottles yourself, you can easily give them to someone who needs the money.

No, PantDela is completely free for both givers and collectors. We charge no fees and there are no hidden costs.

Yes! PantDela works throughout Sweden. We have active users in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala and many other cities. The service works everywhere there are collectors.

Go to "Give Away Deposit", fill in approximately how much deposit you have (number of bags or estimated amount), enter your address or area, and add your phone number. Your listing is published immediately and collectors nearby can see it.

It is not necessary to sort the deposit, but collectors appreciate it. The most important thing is that the deposit is reasonably clean and that you provide a realistic estimate of the amount.

Your listing is visible for 48 hours. You can remove it at any time via the deletion link shown when you create the listing.

Your phone number is only shared with collectors who contact you. We never show your exact address publicly, only the area you are in.

Go to "Collect Deposit" to see a map with all available deposit listings in your area. You can filter by distance and see approximate amount for each listing.

Click on a listing to see details and send an SMS to the giver. Introduce yourself briefly and suggest a time for pickup. Always be polite and punctual.

Yes, all deposit on PantDela is free. Givers want to help and don't have to go to the deposit machine themselves. You as a collector get to keep the full deposit value.

We take your privacy seriously. We store minimal data, use encrypted communication, and never share your data with third parties. Read more in our privacy policy.

Listings and associated data are automatically deleted after 48 hours. You can also remove your listing immediately via the deletion link shown when you create the listing.

By ensuring that more cans and bottles are recycled instead of ending up in the trash. Recycling aluminum saves 95% energy compared to new production, and recycled plastic reduces the need for new oil production.

In Sweden, the deposit is 1 SEK for small cans and bottles (under 1 liter) and 2 SEK for large ones (1 liter and above). A bag with 50 cans therefore gives 50-100 SEK.