Prešov launches bottle deposit holders to help homeless while keeping streets clean

Prešov has installed special holders for deposit bottles and cans on city streets, creating a dual-purpose initiative that helps residents dispose of recyclable containers while providing income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. The system allows residents to place their empty deposit bottles in designated street holders instead of throwing them away, where people in difficult financial situations can collect them and return them to stores for cash or food. The program aims to address both urban cleanliness and social welfare by creating a dignified way for vulnerable residents to earn small amounts of money while keeping recyclable waste off the streets.