Deposit Return Scheme
From 1 October 2027, a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be in effect in the United Kingdom which means customers will pay a refundable deposit for certain single-use drink containers.
The countdown is now on and retailers need to be aware of what they need to do ahead of 1 October 2027.
Deposit Return Scheme Latest News
The Fed continues its call for faster application of Welsh DRS
Fed’s Welsh president calls for a speedy resolution to DRS implementation in Wales
Exchange for Change confirms 20p deposit for DRS
Deposit return scheme management organisation Exchange for Change has confirmed that a flat 20p deposit will be applied on all in-scope containers when the scheme launches in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland in October 2027
Future of convenience debated at expert-led ACS conference panels
Today’s ACS conference unveiled big name speakers offering insights for retailers
ACS and more react to Welsh government’s failure to appoint DMO for Deposit Return Scheme
The Welsh government has still not appointed a Deposit Management Organisation for its new DRS
DRS grant scheme proposed for smaller stores installing RVMs
Exchange for Change has announced proposals for a £6,000 grant scheme to help small, independent retailers with the upfront costs of installing reverse vending machines for the deposit return scheme
Reloop welcomes news the UK’s DRS is just 18 months away
Today marks the 18-month countdown to the introduction of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme
DRS regulations passed by Welsh Senedd
The Welsh Senedd has passed regulations for a deposit return scheme expected to launch in October 2027, despite concerns over the inclusion of glass and space requirements for reverse vending machines in stores
The Fed meet with Plaid Cymru and Lib Dem candidates in Cardiff
Representatives from the Fed met with Nick Carter and Rodney Berman this week
Deposit Return Scheme: Advice Guide
Deposit Return Scheme: What you need to know
The UK government has passed regulations requiring a deposit return scheme to be introduced in England and Northern Ireland by October 2027, with Scotland set to align with these timelines.
Exchange for Change confirms 20p deposit for DRS
Deposit return scheme management organisation Exchange for Change has confirmed that a flat 20p deposit will be applied on all in-scope containers when the scheme launches in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland in October 2027
Does a Deposit Return Scheme work?
Deposit Return Schemes have been introduced in more than 50 regions worldwide, Convenience Store looks at schemes close to the UK to see how they’ve performed