Deposit Return Scheme – Tip Sheet
- From February 1st anyone purchasing drinks in a plastic bottle or aluminium can will be charged a deposit.
- This will be 15 cent on a 150ml to 500ml container and 25 cent on containers from 500ml to 3 litres.
- The deposit can be reclaimed by returning the container to any of the ‘reverse vending machines’ located in stores across the county.
- Do not crush cans or bottles. Containers must be undamaged to get your refund.
- Make sure containers are empty and keep the lids on bottles.
- No dairy product bottles or food cans can be put in machine – only drinks bottles and cans.
- Look for the Re-Turn logo on the container – otherwise it will be rejected by the machine.
Some websites to explore to find out more about the Deposit Return Scheme
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/6746d-deposit-return-scheme/
https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/zone/deposit-return-scheme-faqs
