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Extra.ie
10-07-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
New bins popping up where you can leave - or take - plastic bottles and cans
Re-turn have announced that they're rolling out their bin surrounds to towns across Ireland, after a successful rollout in Dublin. The Deposit Re-turn scheme, which sees people pay a 15c-25c deposit on your cans and plastic bottles, was rolled out last year — with people saving up their cans and bottles to get their deposits back in lump sums. While some people get annoyed at the fact that they'll need to carry around their cans all day, the company launched surrounds for bins where they can leave their cans and bottles, or can take similar bottles and cans to get the deposit back. Re-turn have announced that they're rolling out their bin surrounds to towns across Ireland, after a successful rollout in Dublin. Pic: Peter Houlihan / Fennells Photography. After a successful pilot of the pilot in Dublin, Re-Turn have announced that they'll be rolling out the bin surrounds nationwide. The bin surrounds will be expanded to bins in Galway City, Meath, Carlow, Clare, Westmeath and further areas in Dublin City Centre in the coming months, with the company saying that they hope it makes on-the-go recycling visible and reducing litter, as well as preserving valuable recycling materials. 24 of these bins will be installed along the Dún Laoghaire Harbour area. Research from Re-turn found that containers left on the bin surrounds were collected on average within 16 minutes, while a survey carried out by Re-turn reveals that 79% of the public support on-the-go recycling schemes and would welcome a similar scheme in their local area. Cllr Jim Gildea, Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, and Ciaran Foley, CEO of Re-turn, at the launch of Re-turn's 24 new bin surrounds in Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Pic: Peter Houlihan / Fennells Photography. 'We're really pleased to see the new Re-turn bin surrounds now in place at Dún Laoghaire Harbour,' Cllr Jim Gildea, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said. 'It's a simple idea that makes a big difference, giving people an easy way to return their bottles and cans while out and about. Putting these units in such a busy, scenic spot helps encourage better habits and keeps the harbour looking its best.' Re-turn are also welcoming the expansion of the surround scheme, with CEO Ciaran Foley saying 'Re-turn is delighted to collaborate with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on this important on-the-go recycling initiative. 'We are committed to providing the public with convenient and visible recycling options, and the bin surrounds pilot scheme is successfully delivering on that promise. We are encouraging the public to utilise bin surrounds and assist with the recycling of plastic bottles and cans. Together, we can support the circular economy and make a real difference in our communities and environment.' The bins will be expanded to new areas in Dublin, as well as Galway, Clare, Carlow, Westmeath and Meath. Pic: Peter Houlihan / Fennells Photography. 'The launch of these innovative bin surrounds on the outside of our Big Belly Bins is a practical step forward in capturing and segregating bottles and cans from general waste, making recycling more accessible for everyone,' Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, added. 'This initiative directly supports the implementation of our Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy and aligns with the Council's Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. By working in partnership with Re-turn, we are not only encouraging sustainable habits but also taking tangible action to reduce litter and protect the environment across our communities.' Since February 2024, when a person buys a drink with the Re-Turn logo, they pay a small deposit in addition to the price. The containers included in the scheme are PET plastic bottles and aluminium and steel cans from 150ml to three litres. The 'Give Take Return' program adds the surrounds to 80 bins for people to donate empty bottles and cans while on the go. Others are allowed to take these donations for recycling at the Reverse Vending Machines (RVM), located in most major chain shops.
RTÉ News
10-07-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
Re-turn to roll out bin surrounds programme to towns across Ireland
A scheme whereby surrounds are added to public bins to allow people to more easily retrieve discarded drink containers is being expanded around the country. The initiative from Re-turn, the administrator of the Deposit Return Scheme, follows a successful pilot programme in Dublin city. As part of the next phase, it will be rolled out around Dún Laoghaire Harbour, and also will extend to Galway City, Meath, Carlow, Clare, Westmeath and further areas of Dublin city centre in the coming months. 24 new bin surrounds have been installed across the Dún Laoghaire Harbour area for the expansion there. The bin surrounds hold about a dozen cans and bottles at the front of the bin and are attached to public bins that are already in place. The pilot programme launched in October last year saw 80 bin surrounds added across Dublin City Centre, which Re-turn said experienced a high level of public engagement and support. Research from Re-turn suggested that containers left on the bin surrounds were collected on average within 16 minutes. The aim of the project is provide a practical way to recycle on the go, while reducing landfill waste and environmental pollution. Over 1.6 billion plastic bottles and cans have been recycled through the Deposit Return Scheme since it was introduced in February 2024. The chief executive of Re-turn, Ciaran Foley, said the initiative is "committed to providing the public with convenient and visible recycling options, and the bin surrounds pilot scheme is successfully delivering on that promise". "We are encouraging the public to utilise bin surrounds and assist with the recycling of plastic bottles and cans. Together, we can support the circular economy and make a real difference in our communities and environment," he added. The chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Frank Curran, said the addition of bin surrounds around the harbour "directly supports the implementation of our Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy and aligns with the Council's Climate Action Plan 2024-2029".
Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Star
Plans revealed for Ireland's first-ever winter sports and entertainment arena
Plans have been unveiled for Ireland's first-ever winter sports and entertainment arena. The proposed €190m project is set to be located on an eight-acre site in Cherrywood, south Dublin . Prime Arena Holdings, the company behind the project, is expected to submit planning documents by September of this year. The development is being backed by Dún Laoghaire -Rathdown County Council and aims to become a permanent home for Dublin's first professional ice hockey franchise. "Since 2021, we've been working quietly but relentlessly with an incredible team to bring this vision to life - and today, we're proud to finally share it with the Irish public," said Dermot Rigley, CEO of Prime Arena Holdings. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump branded 'disgusting' as he honors Pope Francis in 'baffling' way Read More Related Articles Russia invasion fears prompt evacuation plan in European city home to 540,000 He continued: "With the support of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Hines, we're building more than an arena - we're creating a national landmark that will open up winter sports to every corner of Irish society, empower our athletes, and give Ireland the platform it deserves to host world-class events.' The arena is designed for more than sport. Its projected capacity is 50-70 events annually, including concerts, international exhibitions, and corporate events. Prime Arena Holdings is expected to submit planning documents this September (Image: Rendering) Jim O'Leary, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, described the proposed arena as "transformational". "It will contribute significantly to our corporate goals in realizing our sports, tourism and cultural ambitions and in supporting further economic growth and opportunities in our county for all who live, work and visit Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and the wider region," he said. According to Prime Arena Holdings, nearly 400 direct jobs will be created during construction. Over 1,600 jobs will be supported annually, with 80 full-time positions related to ice-based activities. Another traditional American sport will arrive in Dublin this year, as the NFL confirmed it will hold a game there in the 2025 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers will compete at the legendary Croke Park, which is traditionally reserved for Gaelic sports. On social media, people are already showing excitement that Dublin may soon join the Elite Ice Hockey League. Others are excited about the prospect of a new concert arena in the city. 'A good 5k hockey arena is an absolute game changer for Dublin events,' one user wrote. 'Hits a market in between the likes of the Olympia Theatre and the 3Arena. The venue will pay for itself.' For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
