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Meet the Early Birds: A Day in the Life of an Irish Milkman

11th May 2026

Long before the sun comes up, a dedicated network of local heroes is already hard at work. Step into the shoes of the local milkmen keeping our communities fueled and connected.

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This Deposit fee refers to the Deposit Return Scheme launched in Ireland in Feb 2024. The specified deposit fee (e.g. €0.25 deposit) will be added to each product purchased.

When you return your empty, undamaged container to a designated return bank, you will get your deposit back in full.
All products on MyMilkman with the Re-turn logo ( ) will incur a deposit fee.

Find your nearest deposit bank

What is the “Deposit” Fee on my bill?

The Deposit Fee is a government initiative whereby all drinks in a plastic bottle, aluminium or steel can (excluding milk and dairy products) that feature the Re-turn logo on the label will include a small deposit fee in addition to the product price. The deposit fee can be retrieved when you return your bottles to your nearest deposit bank. This is not a MyMilkman fee or initiative.
Which products are affected by the Deposit Fee?

Drinks in a plastic bottle, aluminium or steel can that feature the Re-turn logo on the label will incur a small deposit fee in addition to the product price. Products affected on MyMilkman will include a Re-turn logo near the product image.
Can I return my Deposit Affected bottles to my milkman/woman?

No, milkmen and women cannot accept bottles back and cannot pay deposits back to the consumer. You can return your empty container to your nearest deposit bank Find your nearest deposit bank to retrieve your deposit back in full.
Where can I retrieve my Deposit Fee?

Products with the Re-turn logo can be returned to your nearest deposit bank. Click this link to Find your nearest deposit bank

Meet the Early Birds: A Day in the Life of an Irish Milkman

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Can I return my Deposit Affected bottles to my milkman/woman?

Where can I retrieve my Deposit Fee?