How Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) applies in Ireland: the national extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, small-producer thresholds, eco-modulation, and deposit return system status. PPWR is directly applicable in Ireland from August 12, 2026.
Repak, established EPR operator.
~1 tonne/year or €1M annual turnover.
No published national eco-modulation schedule. Repak separates recyclable from non-recyclable plastic in its rate sheet, which is a material split rather than an eco-modulation schedule [LOCKED, Repak 2027 Regular Membership Rates read October 6, 2026]. EPR registration and fees themselves apply from Aug 12, 2026, but harmonized grade-based modulation does not: the Art. 6(8) duty binds around mid-2031, 18 months after both the Art. 6(4) delegated acts (due Jan 1, 2028) and the Art. 6(5) implementing acts (due Jan 1, 2030) enter into force.
Re-Turn DRS launched 2024. Repak EPR well-established. PPWR direct application Aug 2026.
| Material | EUR / tonne |
|---|---|
| Paper & Cardboard | €46 |
| Paper, Composite/Coated | n/a |
| Glass | €23 |
| Plastic, Rigid Recyclable | €170 |
| Plastic, Rigid Hard-to-Recycle | €620 |
| Plastic, Flexible Recyclable | €170 |
| Plastic, Flexible Non-Recyclable | €620 |
| Bioplastic / Compostable | n/a |
| Aluminum | €9 |
| Steel / Ferrous | €69 |
| Beverage Cartons | €170 |
| Wood | €18 |