Deposit Return Scheme Back in Action | Dublin News

Bottles and cans are getting a second life thanks to a revived deposit return system — pay a small fee when you buy, get it back when you return it. Launched last February, it’s boosting recycling rates to over 75% and slashing street litter. But it’s also sparking a new problem: people raiding public bins for valuable empties, costing cities millions annually. While some want to scrap the scheme, experts say it’s too valuable to abandon — they’re just working on smarter fixes to keep the system clean and effective. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/172cd2b962af35db