The Deposit Return Scheme has encouraged many people to recycle plastic bottles in order to reclaim their deposit. With return machines now available in grocery stores across the country, the initiative has made it easier for people to return bottles and receive their money back.

However, the scheme has also caused disruption across Dublin City, as some individuals have begun overturning public bins in search of discarded bottles to earn money.

While the scheme was introduced to increase recycling rates, it has instead highlighted an unintended consequence, creating new challenges for the city.  

Listeners joined Andrea to discuss the Re-turn scheme and whether it has resulted in unintended consequences