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Lidl Return Recycling Scheme (Launches with 21 stores in and around Glasgow) - Get 5p back, per bottle/can - unlimited returns.

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Hopefully this will be a start for rolling out across the Country. Help to save the enviroment and earning some cash, for either yourself or to a charity, along the way. Full details below, including what you can/can't recycle.

The Lidl Return Scheme is a voluntary return scheme for certain drinks containers sold to consumers in Scotland which are made from polyethylene terephthalate plastic (PET plastic) and aluminium.



How to use the Win-Win Recycling Bin:

• Follow the simple, easy-to-use instructions on the Win-Win Recycling Bin to scan your elible items then insert them into the machine. The machine will then calculate the value of deposit to be returned.

• You may then select if you want a Lidl voucher or to make a charity donation.

Voucher:

The amount of the voucher is the equivalent of 5 pence per eligible packaging returned correctly in the same transaction (for example, if ten eligible items are correctly returned to the Win-Win Recycling Bin in one transaction, the voucher issued would be for 50 pence).

To redeem your voucher, simply scan your printed money back voucher at the till in the Lidl store that it was issued at to get money off your shopping. Terms and conditions apply .

Charity donation:

Instead of receiving a voucher, the customer can opt to make a charity donation. The value of the charity donation will be calculated in the same way as a voucher. The amount of the charity donation is the equivalent of 5 pence per eligible packaging returned correctly in the same transaction. The recipient of the charity donation is STV Children's Appeal ( https://stvappeal.tv).



The scheme aims to increase recycling rates for polyethylene terephthalate and aluminium single use drinks containers by offering consumers a reward voucher redeemable in the issuing Lidl GB store in exchange for the return of empty trial packaging.

The Lidl Return Scheme is running for a trial period only until 11th August 2024.

Some of the main benefits of the scheme are:

1. Convenient for Lidl customers in Scotland: Returning your drinks containers and claiming your voucher is easy. Plus, you can save money off your next shop!

2. Lidl Recycling Community: Recycling is one of the most effective actions we can take as individuals and communities to tackle climate change. Working together, we can all help to improve recycling in our communities.

Which stores have the Lidl Return Scheme?


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The Lidl Return Scheme is currently being trialled in Glasgow, in the following Lidl stores:


• Maryhill - Glasgow, Maryhill, 2 Hopehill Road, G20 7JN.
• Duke Street - Glasgow, Dennistoun, 285 Duke Street, G31 1HX.
• St. Rollox - Glasgow, St. Rollox, Springburn Road, G21 1YX.
• Baillieston - Glasgow, Baillieston, 180 Main Street, G69 6AH.
• Crookston - Glasgow-Crookston, Crookston, Crookston Road, G53 7TA.
• Darnley - Glasgow, Darnley, 585 Nitshill Road, G53 7RZ.
• Tollcross - Glasgow, Tollcross, 850 Tollcross Road, G32 8PF.
• Govan - Glasgow, Govan, 19 Moss Road, G51 4JT.
• Bearsden - Glasgow, Bearsden, 1, Baljaffray Shopping Centre, G61 4RN.
• Pollokshaws - Glasgow-Pollokshaws, 30 Riverford Road, G43 1PX.
• Balmore Road - Glasgow, 109 Balmore Road, G22 6RL.
• Jamaica Street - Glasgow, 37 Jamaica Street, G1 4NN.
• Victoria Road - Glasgow, Govanhill, 300 Victoria Road, G42 7RP.
• Rutherglen - Glasgow-Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, 17 Richmond Place, G73 3BA.
• Partick - Glasgow, West End, Beith Street, G11 6DQ.
• Yoker - Glasgow, Clydebank, 225 Mill Road, G81 1BN.
• Giffnock - Glasgow, Giffnock, 124-134 Fenwick Road, G46 6XN.
• Finnieston - Glasgow, Finnieston, Finnieston Street, G3 8JU.
• Barrhead - Glasgow, Barrhead, Glasgow Road, G78 1DS.
• Robroyston Retail Park - Glasgow, Robroyston, 41 Robroyston Retail Park, Monument Drive, G33 1AQ.
• Anniesland - Glasgow, Anniesland, 868 Crow Road, G13 1HU.

What can go in a Win-Win Recycling Bin?

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Material:

Single plastic drink bottles with barcodes, made wholly or mainly from polyethylene terephthalate (or PET plastic) and steel and aluminium drinks cans.

Capacity of containers:

The machine will only accept drink bottles and drink cans that are designed to contain between 100ml and 3 litres of liquid.

What can't be returned to a Win-Win Recycling Bin:

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Drink containers that can not be returned to a Win-Win Recycling Bin at participating Lidl GB stores include:


• Dairy items, such as milk or yogurt drinks
• Tetra pack, paper-based cartons, glass or pouches
• Plastic drinks containers without a barcode
• Any items that are not listed as part of the machines barcode database
• Crushed containers

How can I redeem my voucher?

Vouchers may be redeemed either by scanning the voucher using its barcode at the self-checkout points or by handing the voucher to the check out staff upon completion of your purchase, prior to making payment. Redemption of vouchers shall be subject to these terms and conditions.
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  1. Andras_Bikadi's avatar
    It was like that pretty much everywhere in Europe for the 80s and 90s. You paid for the bottle unless you already had some empty ones on you to return/to exchange. Even fizzy drink companies used durable plastic bottles. Therefore it was less likely ending up on the street or landfill. Kids were picking the bottles up from the street if they found any to return them to any stores for some change.
    There are more and more things seem to be coming back as a 'great eco-friendly new idea', that was already a thing 30-40 years ago.
    Wammer's avatar
    It was glass bottles in my time, returned to a tiny local shop that sold lemonade. (edited)
  2. sivi's avatar
    In Germany they have it done by the government. 25¢ for bottle or can and some 5-15¢ per glass bottle. You are paying for it when you buy, and later on you get it back at the store...
    avidmuffin's avatar
    Scandinavian countries do it too, it's great.
  3. gemmac303's avatar
    My next trip to Lidl....

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  4. joeymcjoe's avatar
    Sainsbury’s were doing for this about two years. Then they canned it (pun intended)

    Let’s see if this continues till we get the deposit return scheme up and running!
    Dan_82's avatar
    Author
    Fingers crossed!
  5. Amadan's avatar
    Just back from Lidl Anniesland and their machines wold not take any of the cans or plastic bottles I had. Was mixture of pepsi cans and sparkling water plastic bottles (which had bar codes). Am wondering if they reject anything from multipacks.
    Wammer's avatar
    I wouldn't have thought so. Perhaps it's teething problems. Did you speak to a member of staff?
  6. gabesdad's avatar
    Reviving old ideas. We used to return glass bottles with lemonade, etc. to a local store in the 70’s that was run by one of drink’s manufacturers.

    The Dane’s have recycling bins next to waste bins all over the place in Aarhus, and many other big places I’m sure.

    We don’t try hard enough to recycle in the UK compared to elsewhere.
    Dan_8j4's avatar
    The mfrs don't want to give money back and their voice carrys more weight that the publics.
  7. ukheather's avatar
    Hope they spread all over the country, and I hope other companies follow suit.
    They have been doing this in europe for years.

    Added heat. (edited)
  8. andrewworrall1's avatar
    It will be nice to recycle the Pepsi Max cans for some vouchers back. Not in my local store yet but hopefully eventually it will be

    New look by the way!

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    Heat added
    nazsoftuk's avatar
    Not liking the new look.
    I guess they're trying to style it based on the standard and diet Pepsi cans.
  9. igrift's avatar
    The norm in germany, great little scheme, less likely to have plastic in landfill.
    BondF's avatar
    Great little scheme only if they get recycled and not mixed with all the rubbish when they get picked up by rubbish truck.
  10. Moth's avatar
    Now that is clever thinking, should apply to all supermarks!
  11. Munkee's avatar
    surprised aldi haven't started it . in Glasgow loads have built the recycling hub outside the stores but when scottish government pushed back the date there just sitting empty (edited)
    Wammer's avatar
    Same here. A huge chunk of the car park wasted.
  12. spd.x.2's avatar
    In Germany we saw guys on pushbikes with plastic bags like massive panniers going around emptying the public rubbish bins of bottles. I guess they were returning them for the deposit money.
    Great idea
  13. mnza's avatar
    Similar in the 60’s 70’s and early 80’s.. excellent idea
  14. BondF's avatar
    "Help to save the enviroment and earning some cash, for either yourself or to a charity, along the way."-earning some cash? How?
    "The machine will then calculate the value of deposit to be returned."- the value of DEPOSIT to be returned.So they charge extra when you buy and when you take you bottles back you get your money back.So you save the planet if you don't drive very often to take your recycling back to store.
    Dan_82's avatar
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    ''The amount of the voucher is the equivalent of 5 pence per eligible packaging returned correctly in the same transaction (for example, if ten eligible items are correctly returned to the Win-Win Recycling Bin in one transaction, the voucher issued would be for 50 pence).

    To redeem your voucher, simply scan your printed money back voucher at the till in the Lidl store that it was issued at to get money off your shopping''

    If you're shopping there anyway it's a win-win or, again, donate to the charity listed. (edited)
  15. Cobray's avatar
    This same thing as ROI doing?
  16. PeteRobinson's avatar
    Charity begins at home. I think it's perfectly acceptable to lower your own bills.
  17. xenophon's avatar
    Knowing Scotland at the moment I bet it doesn't include beer cans/bottles.
    Dan_8j4's avatar
    That would bankrupt Lidl.
  18. MaryBlackburn-Edgeworth's avatar
    Wondering if it's worth storing used coke cans in case it comes to Wales, might fill up my empty shed
    Dan_8j4's avatar
    Might become a very lucrative shed.
  19. Dan_8j4's avatar
    Lidl to run the country? They could do better.
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