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flag Dublin City Council seeks €1M from Re-Turn to cover cleaning costs from bin scavenging under Ireland’s deposit return scheme.

flag Dublin City Council is seeking up to €1 million in financial support from Re-Turn, the company running Ireland’s deposit return scheme, to cover rising cleaning costs caused by individuals searching public bins for recyclable containers. flag Council leaders say the practice, described as "scavenging," leads to widespread litter and forces the deployment of extra staff, particularly along busy city routes. flag While the scheme has significantly boosted recycling rates and reduced litter nationwide, officials now warn of unintended consequences, including environmental degradation and strain on public resources. flag Re-Turn acknowledged the concerns and expressed willingness to discuss the issue, though it was not previously informed of the costs.

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