Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), operated by Re-turn, is a nationwide money-back initiative for plastic bottles and aluminium cans that aims to boost recycling rates, tackle litter, and drive a circular economy. As of 1 February 2024, consumers in Dunleer and across the country will pay a small deposit in addition to the price of the drink when purchasing beverages in plastic bottles or aluminium cans with the Re-turn logo. When they return their empty, undamaged drinks containers to any participating retail outlet, they will receive their deposit back in full.
In Dunleer, two retail outlets—Centra Dunleer and Spar Dunleer—have installed Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) to automate the deposit return process.
Participants who return their bottles to the machines in Dunleer under Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme will receive a refund of their deposit instantly. The scheme involves a deposit of 15c for containers ranging from 150ml to 500ml and a deposit of 25c for containers between 500ml and 3 liters. This means that individuals returning their empty, undamaged containers to the Reverse Vending Machines at Centra and Spar will receive their deposit back in full, encouraging active participation in recycling efforts within the community.
