Ireland deposit guide

Re-turn logo Ireland: 15c and 25c deposits

Quick answerThe Re-turn logo identifies eligible Irish PET bottles and cans. The deposit is €0.15 up to 500 ml and €0.25 above 500 ml to 3 litres.

Eligible scope

What it applies to

Marked PET bottles and aluminium or steel cans from 150 ml to 3 litres.

Package check

How to identify it

Look for the Re-turn logo near the barcode.

Illustrative beverage package showing where to find the deposit identifier in Ireland
WasteSpot recognition illustration. Open the official source for exact current artwork or wording.

Return route

How to get the refund

Return empty and undamaged to a participating shop, manual point or reverse-vending machine.

  1. Check that the mark, wording and barcode match the local scheme.
  2. Empty the container and keep it in the condition required by the system.
  3. Confirm that the selected retailer, machine or redemption point accepts the format.

Important limit

Glass and dairy containers are outside the main scheme scope.

Official source

Checked 2026-08-16