Lidl Ireland reaches 100 million returns under DRS, processing 20% of Ireland's total, with €17M deposits and €50M invested in RVMs.

Lidl Ireland has become the first retailer to achieve 100 million returns under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) since its launch on February 1, 2024. The company has processed nearly 20% of Ireland's total returns, yielding over €17 million in deposits for customers. Lidl has invested over €50 million in Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) across its 180 stores, where customers recycle an average of 24 bottles and cans per visit, receiving around €4.20 per transaction.

September 30, 2024
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