Here's how to get cash back for empty bottles at one of Ireland's most popular supermarkets
The scheme will run in Aldi stores from February 1
Aldi is set to launch its nationwide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on February 1, 2024, aligning with a major consumer and environmental initiative.
From 1 February 2024, customers who buy a drink in a plastic drinks bottle or aluminium can that feature the 'Re-turn' logo will pay a small deposit in addition to the retail price.
On returning their empty, undamaged, and clean bottles/cans to any reverse vending machine, they will get their full deposit back in the form of a voucher, which can then be redeemed either for cash or against the value of their shopping in-store.
As part of the national DRS programme, any retailer that sells "in scope" products is obliged to accept returns of empty, undamaged drinks containers featuring the 'Re-turn' logo.
ALDI revealed that they aim to recycle around 240 million bottles and cans annually.
The supermarket giant has invested over €15 million in installing reverse vending machines across its 161 stores, making the scheme convenient.
Colin Breslin, Managing Director of Buying & Services at ALDI Ireland, expressed excitement, stating: "I would encourage people to embrace this initiative from the get-go and to remind customers that ALDI will accept empty drinks items, either plastic bottles or aluminium cans, from any retailer once they have the 'Re-turn' logo on the product in question."
For more details, click here.