Dublin City Council (DCC) argues that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) should be limited to people with registered waste collection services to reduce bin scavenging. DCC responds to claims made by Re-turn, which says the scheme is working and has increased recycling and reduced litter. In its assessment, DCC questions the reliability of data cited by Re-turn, saying the figures do not reflect the scheme’s performance. DCC also says the impact on litter is limited, describing only a “modest decrease.”
According to the outlets, DCC’s position is that restricting access would improve waste management by ensuring only households or premises with formal arrangements can participate. Re-turn counters that DCC’s conclusions rely on data it says is not representative of the scheme’s outcomes. The dispute centres on how both sides measure results such as litter levels and recycling performance, and on whether participation rules should be changed to address scavenging at bins.
