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deposit return scheme

That's a Lot of 15 Cents

We've collectively recycled 1.6 billion bottles and cans via Deposit Return Scheme since last year

25 Jul

13.6k

106

re-turn

More towns are getting these new bins - so people can leave (or take) plastic bottles and cans

10 Jul

13.8k

deposit return scheme

Re-Turn says plastic-to-plastic bottle recycling in Ireland is not 'financially viable' - for now

25 May

152k

101

Billion milestone

Deposit Return Scheme reaches billion bottle milestone

7 Feb

11.2k

Just 16% not participating in Deposit Return Scheme as it marks one-year anniversary

1 Feb

16.6k

160

LITTER BUGS

Littering levels unchanged since Deposit Return Scheme began, but fewer plastic bottles on streets

6 Jan

19.3k

Give it back

Cork Airport installs deposit return scheme machines, but Dublin Airport has no plans for same

13 Nov 2024

8.7k

plastic waste

635 million drinks containers collected through Deposit Return Scheme since February

24 Oct 2024

13.1k

126

deposit return scheme

Shelves added to bins in Dublin city to stop rummaging for plastic bottles

17 Oct 2024

60.8k

keep your receipt

Concertgoers couldn't get €3 cup deposits back after paying €10.50 for a pint at Dublin gig

28 Aug 2024

64.4k

Bin Trial

Recycling trays to be trialled to ‘discourage people going through bins in search of plastic bottles’

10 Aug 2024

70.1k

Bin Charges

Minister says he doesn't think bin companies will increase charges because of deposit scheme

4 Jul 2024

25.3k

Bins

Sinn Féin TD: Families 'punished' for using Deposit Return Scheme after reported bin price hike

1 Jul 2024

38.7k

105

Bruscar Busters

Deposit Return Scheme contributing to lower litter levels, says annual litter survey

24 Jun 2024

11.4k

103

re-turn

Deposit return scheme has collected over 5.6 million drinks containers since 1 February

12 Mar 2024

22.8k

105

The Daily Poll

Poll: Have you used the Deposit Return Scheme yet?

16 Feb 2024

31.6k

170

Yes we can

Deposit return scheme operator issues further guidance on containers without the Re-turn logo

9 Feb 2024

72.7k

recycling

Deposit Return Scheme: 'We are finally seeing the value in the small everyday products we use'

Colin O'Byrne

1 Feb 2024

14.5k

The Daily Poll

Poll: Will you use the new deposit-return scheme to get rid of empty cans and bottles?

28 Jan 2024

78.6k

194

Explainer

What is the new deposit-return scheme for bottles and cans and how will it work?

The scheme is being rolled out from Thursday.

27 Jan 2024

52.2k

155

Recyling

Deposit-return scheme on bottles and cans to start rolling out in shops

28 Nov 2022

31.5k

deposit return scheme

Regulations have been signed for a Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans

19 Nov 2021

39.6k

The Daily Poll

Poll: Would you use a deposit return scheme?

12 Nov 2020

53.8k

Give it back

Three options proposed for design of new deposit return scheme

2 Oct 2020

21.8k

The Daily Poll

Poll: Should a deposit be charged on single use bottles and cans?

28 Mar 2018

20.8k

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