The information provided in the table below is a high-level summary of the Circular Return Infrastructure Grant Scheme. Interested applicants should read the full Incentive Guidelines which may be downloaded further down.
| Scheme Title | Circular Return Infrastructure Grant Scheme |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Published on | 15th September 2026 |
| Overview | The Circular Return Infrastructure Grant Scheme aims to accelerate the deployment of reverse vending machines and comparable automated take-back solutions by wholesalers and retailers to enable the recovery of materials for recycling and/or reuse. Recovered materials address various waste streams including beverage packaging, used textiles, and reusable packaging systems. |
| Eligibility | Applicants must be operators of wholesale or retail facilities. |
| Type of Aid |
Cash Grant
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| Eligible Costs |
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| Application Deadline | 31st August 2027 |
| Application Submission |
Applications must be submitted through the Corporation’s client portal which may be accessed here.
(First time users will need to register) |
