Re-turn
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme is up and running!
All producers that sell ‘in scope’ drinks – PET plastic bottles, aluminium/steel cans from 150ml to 3 litres – must register with Re-turn to fulfil their environmental and legislative responsibilities. The scheme does NOT include glass or dairy product containers, e.g. milk and yoghurt drinks.
What containers are returnable?
PET plastic drinks containers and steel and aluminium cans between 150ml and 3 litres that show the Re-turn logo are accepted. They must be empty and undamaged, and the barcode must be clearly legible.
Not all drink containers are eligible for Deposit Return. No dairy products are included in the Scheme. E.g. Milk, yoghurt drinks. These containers will not have a Re-turn logo but should still be recycled.
Please see the Consumer Summary Guide in multiple languages with information on the Deposit Return Scheme, including the deposit refund process, where to Re-turn, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
In addition to English, you can now access the Consumer Guide in multiple languages below:
All ‘in scope’ products must feature the Re-turn logo. They must meet the technical and labelling requirements as set out in the 2023_Re-turn_Tech_Spec_and_Labelling_Manual
Ireland’s DRS Legislation defines a ‘Producer’ as any person, irrespective of the selling technique used, who is first to place in-scope products on the market in the Republic of Ireland.
Contact Re-Turn via email: [email protected] or call on 01 461 8680