Collect plastic instead of throwing it away

We want to preserve our environment for future generations. To this end, we are constantly taking new measures. Instead of simply throwing away valuable materials, we’re collecting them. The collected plastic is then used to make new packaging and products such as ice cream packaging.

It's simple:

• You buy the plastic collection bag and collect plastic at home.

• You then bring your full collection bag to one of our Migros collection points

• Collection points can be found at most of our supermarkets in central Switzerland, stores in the canton of Fribourg and the city of Lausanne, selected stores in the city of Zurich, and some stores in the city and canton of Bern.

• We’re constantly looking at extending this scheme to include other regions.

What belongs in the Migros plastic collection bag - and what doesn't?

You'll find a detailed overview of what does and doesn't belong in the collection bag on the information sheet or in our recycling guide

Download our information sheet as a collection guide:

Incidentally, customers have been able to return empty household plastic bottles to the collection points at all our stores since 2013. By contrast, plastic packaging belongs in a plastic collection bag.

A certified cycle

Migros has gradually been expanding plastic recycling at its branch stores since 2021. Migros' plastic collection service is certified by the Swiss Association of Plastic Recyclers (VSPR). This label ensures that collected plastic is recycled sensibly and in line with a quality standard.


Published 28.06.2023, revised 16.01.2025