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🇮🇪 Ireland: PPWR Packaging EPR and Deposit Return

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.

EPR scheme

Repak, established EPR operator.

Small-producer threshold

~1 tonne/year or €1M annual turnover.

Eco-modulation

PPWR eco-modulation aligning with Repak system.

Deposit return system

DRS Active
€0.15 (small); €0.25 (large)
PET bottles (all sizes), aluminum cans.
Re-Turn (Ireland)
2024

Watch points

Re-Turn DRS launched 2024. Repak EPR well-established. PPWR direct application Aug 2026.

Indicative EPR fees (Repak 2026)

Base rate in euros per tonne before eco-modulation. Source: Repak 2026. Indicative, confirm with the PRO before filing.
MaterialEUR / tonne
Paper & Cardboard€46
Paper, Composite/Coatedn/a
Glass€23
Plastic, Rigid Recyclable€170
Plastic, Rigid Hard-to-Recycle€620
Plastic, Flexible Recyclable€170
Plastic, Flexible Non-Recyclable€620
Bioplastic / Compostablen/a
Aluminum€9
Steel / Ferrous€69
Beverage Cartons€170
Wood€18

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