For some - garbage, for someone - the source of replenishment of the family budget Since 2003, by decision of the government, in Germany, when buying disposable plastic bottles and tin cans-from beer, mineral water and carbonated drinks-the buyer is obliged to pay a collateral amount. For each unit of container, which is not subject to secondary processing, the buyer pays 25 euro centers, which return when the empty plastic bottle or tin can in the store.