Europe · Active

Deposit return in Ireland

Check the on-pack identifier before travelling. Only containers covered by this system and meeting its condition rules are eligible for a refund.

PACKAGE LABEL GUIDE

How to identify eligible containers

Look for the Re-turn logo on eligible plastic bottles and cans.

What to look for
RE-TURN · 15c / 25c
Where it appears
The logo is printed on the label near the barcode.

Only containers carrying the Re-turn mark and meeting the condition rules are normally accepted.

Original illustrationOriginal WasteSpot packaging illustration. No third-party logo or trademark artwork is embedded.

View the exact official mark or labelling rule ↗
Illustrative beverage package showing where to find the deposit identifier in Ireland
Original WasteSpot label-location illustration. It does not reproduce official trademark artwork; open the linked scheme source to see the exact current mark.
150 ml to 500 ml€0.15
Over 500 ml to 3 L€0.25

Eligible scope

Deposit-marked PET plastic bottles and aluminium or steel cans from 150 ml to 3 litres.

Common exclusions

Glass, dairy containers and products without the Re-turn logo.

How to return

Return at participating retailers, reverse-vending machines or manual return points.

  1. Find the identifier shown above or the applicable refund wording on the package.
  2. Container must be empty, undamaged, and carry the Re-turn logo and readable barcode.
  3. Confirm the selected return point before travelling.

Official sources

Checked 2026-08-12