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Deposit Return Scheme - more trouble than it’s worth?

It has recently emerged that Dublin City Council spent over €500,000 last year cleaning up rubbis...

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15.42 25 May 2026


Deposit Return Scheme - more trouble than it’s worth?


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15.42 25 May 2026


It has recently emerged that Dublin City Council spent over €500,000 last year cleaning up rubbish after bins were raided by people hoping to collect bottles for the Deposit Return scheme. But, how is it affecting the city?

Joining Shane to discuss is Richard Guiney, the CEO of Dublin Town, and Cork City Councilor and former Lord Mayor and TD Dan Boyle.


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