The return of bottles and cans in Ireland can lead to a rebate of up to 25c per item
ALMOST 5,000 bottles and cans were collected during last month's Riverfest celebrations, with a charity getting a welcome boost in return.
During the May Bank Holiday festival, designated workers collected 4,830 containers.
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These were deposited to Re-turn machines, which refunds either 15c or 25c per item.
In total €738.90 was raised for charity.
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