Re-turn have announced the Take Back Exemptions for Deposit Return. Please note that all ‘Retailers’ that sell in-scope drinks, are legally obliged to register with Re-turn. ‘Retailers’ are defined in the Separate Collection (Deposit Return Scheme) Regulations 2021 as any person who for the purpose of trade or otherwise in the course of business sells… Continue reading Take Back Exemptions Announced
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Retailer Handout
As all Retailers who sell ‘in scope’ drinks containers are legally obligated to register with Re-turn (Separate Collection Legislation) to achieve EU recycling targets, the Re-turn team have created a Retailer Handout which provides summary information on all aspects of the Scheme and how it will operate. This includes an overview on the role of… Continue reading Retailer Handout
Retailer Membership Rules
The Re-turn Retailer Membership Rules are now confirmed and to view the full Re-turn Membership rules document, please click here. Alternatively, if you would like to view the summary document outlining key obligations for Retailers, please click here.
Producer Product Testing Now Open
As we prepare to go live on 1 February 2024, it is essential that all in scope drinks containers meet the Technical & Labelling specifications as laid out in the Re-turn Technical & Labelling Specifications manual. Producers should assess containers against the following criteria: Does it meet the specification for container dimensions in terms of… Continue reading Producer Product Testing Now Open
Retailer Roadshow
In preparation for go live on 1 February, 2024, Re-turn is pleased to announce that we will host a Retailer Roadshow at 11 locations nationwide. The Roadshow takes place from June 12 until July 19 across the country, and will provide Retailers with information and support on how to prepare for the new national Deposit… Continue reading Retailer Roadshow
Minister Smyth launches Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme
The Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, today launched Ireland’s national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). It is estimated that about 1.9 billion drinks bottles and cans are consumed each year in Ireland, in-house and ‘on the go’. The Deposit Return Scheme aims to boost the recycling rate for these… Continue reading Minister Smyth launches Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme