{"id":8358,"date":"2026-02-21T05:19:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T05:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/?p=8358"},"modified":"2026-04-03T06:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:44:22","slug":"case-study-irelands-deposit-return-scheme-collects-2-4-billion-bottles-and-aluminium-cans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/case-study-irelands-deposit-return-scheme-collects-2-4-billion-bottles-and-aluminium-cans","title":{"rendered":"Case Study: Ireland&#8217;s deposit return scheme collects 2.4 billion bottles and aluminium cans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ireland\u2019s innovative deposit return scheme has successfully collected over 2.4 billion plastic bottles and aluminium cans since its launch, marking a significant achievement in the country\u2019s recycling journey. The scheme, run by Re-turn, celebrated its second anniversary with impressive results, showing broad public participation and significant environmental impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Ireland\u2019s deposit return scheme works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The deposit return scheme in Ireland is designed to encourage recycling by providing a refund to consumers who return their used beverage containers. Since its introduction, the scheme has installed 2,798 reverse vending machines (RVMs) and set up 3,133 active collection points nationwide, making it easier for citizens to participate in recycling efforts across both urban and rural areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Article-images-1-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Article-images-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Article-images-1-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Article-images-1-3-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Article-images-1-3-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Article-images-1-3-600x420.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Article-images-1-3-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Article-images-1-3-696x487.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Article-images-1-3-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Image for representational purpose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achievements of Ireland\u2019s deposit return system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of the second anniversary of the initiative, over 12,200 beverage products in PET plastic bottles and aluminium cans have been registered under the scheme. 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