Here's how to get cash back for empty bottles at one of Ireland's most popular supermarkets

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."

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