SuperValu And Centra Invest €28m Ahead Of Deposit Return Scheme

SuperValu and Centra, have joined forces to aid the country’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to commence on 1 February.

The two retailers made a €28m ($30.50m) investment to install a total of 667 reverse vending machines (RVMs) in 540 stores throughout the 26 counties of Ireland.

This extensive network of machines ensures that communities, both large and small, have convenient access to recycling facilities.

Starting next month, the RVMs will be available at 219 SuperValu and 321 Centra stores across the country.

Early trials of the RVMs in 2023 have led to the decision to place two machines in stores with higher footfall.

SuperValu and Centra project that the RVMs will collect more than 320 million containers annually, with an estimated 90% of recyclable polyethylene terephthalate bottles and aluminium cans sold in-store being returned.