If your business places packaged goods on the Estonian market, you are legally required to report the packaging you put into circulation and ensure it is properly recovered. Managing this yourself can be complex and time-consuming, which is why many companies turn to packaging reporting service providers. Here is how to choose the right one.
Understand Your Legal Obligations First
Under Estonia’s Packaging Act (Pakendiseadus), companies that import, manufacture, or sell packaged products must register in the Packaging Register (Pakendiregister), keep accurate records of packaging quantities, and meet recovery and recycling targets. Failing to comply can result in significant fines and packaging excise duty. Before choosing a service, make sure you understand which obligations apply to your business.
Key Factors to Consider
Accreditation and recovery organisation membership. The most straightforward route to compliance is joining an accredited recovery organisation (taaskasutusorganisatsioon), which takes over your recovery obligations. Estonia has several established organisations, such as Eesti Taaskasutusorganisatsioon (ETO), Tootjavastutusorganisatsioon (TVO), and Eesti Pakendiringlus. Confirm that any provider you consider is officially recognised.
Service
Recycling organizations only accept declarations, they do not prepare them. 1Aruandlus OÜ offers full-service compliance, including audits, register submissions, document management, and communication with authorities. Decide whether you need basic data reporting or end-to-end management.
Pricing transparency
Fees for recovery organizationsare usually based on the type and volume of packaging (glass, plastic, metal, paper, wood). Our service fee is based on the time spent on the relevant reporting.
