Almost €1m paid out in deposit returns at Offaly Aldi stores

Aldi customers in Offaly have returned over five million drinks cans and bottles since the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) was launched in February 2024, equating to almost €1m redeemed through cash or vouchers.

The grocery chain operates three stores across the county: Edenderry and two stores in Tullamore.

Nationally, shoppers have returned more than 363 million items to ALDI’s 164 stores, redeeming almost €62 million in cash or vouchers since February last year.

Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) are available at all ALDI locations across the country, with 75 stores having machines located outside the stores themselves, allowing customers to return their DRS items in a convenient and sustainable manner.  

Jason Carolan, Plastics & Packaging Manager at ALDI Ireland, commented: "I’m delighted to see the people of Offaly embrace the scheme so enthusiastically, with over five million containers returned to date. We look forward to seeing even more milestones reached as communities and shoppers continue to engage with the scheme and support a more sustainable shopping experience.”