Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has expanded access to its reverse vending machines (RVMs) and recycling infrastructure to three island communities in Ireland. The pilot will see the installation of RVMs on Cape Clear Island in Co. Cork and Arranmore Island in Co. Donegal as well as communal Re-turn collection bins on Inishturk, Co. Mayo, ensuring residents and visitors alike can easily return drinks containers for recycling.
The Islands Pilot Programme will gather information and data, monitoring return rates, machine usage patterns and community feedback to inform wider rollouts of RVMs to island communities in the future.
Island communities face unique challenges in managing waste, including limited transport links and constrained local infrastructure. Providing convenient return points ensures these communities are not disadvantaged in participating in the Deposit Return Scheme and supports equal access to recycling services across Ireland.
For more information visit www.re-turn.ie