Deposit return scheme (recycling) - Part 2

Do people with bags use the little hook on the machines? This picture is not from Ireland, but I have seen them on machines here. Just hang the bag by one of its handles and it frees up both hands.

Not Limerick (Dublin) but I think this the sort of thing you mean. Slow clap for lack of any deposit items in the next IBAL report please.

Maybe unredeemed deposits could pay for better litter collection on our streets?

Another bulk machine.

This time in Lidl Mullingar.

Lidl Ireland launches bulk feed reverse vending machine https://share.google/bWDQPRyStlKqeSI6y

Moral of the story, never trust an organisation with "global" in it's title 🙂

Re-turn has a handy map for anyone looking for directions.

Lidl Mullingar (Bulk RVM) - Patrick Street - Store Detail - Re-Turn https://share.google/4Sk6J1PPNFaBBgTqU

I went to my local Lidl yesterday evening but both machines were inaccessible. They weren't just out of order, the shutters were down on them. It was over two hours before the shop was closing so it wasn't because of that.

Probably out of order.

You could report it to Re-turn but I wouldn't hold your breath.

They are supposed to have the RVMs working when the shop is open

I used an RVM at a shop in Offaly last year.

It was sited in a car park across the road which was very convenient.

You could park right beside it.

There are "dodgy" cans and bottles around.

I've seen them left in the reject bin or on top of the RVM.

Obviously I don't know for sure if deposits were paid on them but I suspect at least some had.

If a shop charges you a deposit and the RVM doesn't return it you need to go back and complain.

You'll have a better chance of success at Tesco where if a deposit is incorrectly charged it's most likely an error.

As for the RVM at Centra, they owe you 50c not 25c.

There's not much use they having stickers all over the shop saying "50c off" if they are ripping you off at the RVM .

People engaged in outdoor pursuits IE. angler, hill walkers are well used to packing up their bottles, wrapping etc. and bringing them home.

Anyone going to an outdoor event where they may be purchasing drinks or food needs to plan ahead how to deal with empties etc.

A small backpack does the trick and you could save yourself a few euro by filling a re-useable water bottle from the tap at home as well.

Sorry, I don't know, I was just working from media reports.

It's the store near the canal.

The fragrance will make a change from the smell of fresh bread 🍞 🙂