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Re-turn installs 25th bulk reverse vending machine in Ireland

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October 14, 2026

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Re-turn has installed its 25th bulk reverse vending machine at SuperValu Fairways in Dundalk, County Louth, expanding Ireland's network of high-capacity container return facilities, according to a press release. The machines let customers deposit multiple eligible bottles and cans at once instead of inserting them individually.

The deposit return scheme's network has collected more than 3.5 billion containers, including more than 61 million processed by bulk machines, according to Re-turn. The organization operates 25 bulk machines at 22 locations and expects to reach 36 machines at 31 locations by year's end. CEO Ciaran Foley said the expansion aims to help consumers return containers and recover their deposits more conveniently.

Re-turn said the recycling rate for containers covered by the scheme has risen from about 49% before its introduction to more than 90%, with 78% collected through the deposit return scheme. Further installations are planned in the coming months as the organization works with retailers to increase capacity and give consumers more return options.