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Cash for Cans: Ireland Recycling Deposits Explained

Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme converts every empty can into 15–25 cents back in your pocket—yet Irish consumers failed to redeem €66.7 million in deposits during 2024. Here is how the maths works out, where to return your containers, and why crushing cans before recycling will cost you the deposit. Small cans (≤500ml): 15c deposit · … Read more