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Deposit Return Scheme
Convenience Store has everything retailers need to know ahead of the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme on 1 October 2027. From exemptions and return fees to timelines and technology, retailers can find the answers to all of their DRS questions here.
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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
Deposit Return Scheme Latest News
DRS operator publishes first certified RVM list for retailers
Deposit Return Scheme operator Exchange For Change has published its first list of certified reverse vending machines, giving retailers confidence as they prepare for the scheme’s October 2027 launch
The Fed’s national president catches up with Tony Vaughan MP
Kent retailer Hemanshu Patel welcomed Tony Vaughan MP to his store this week
The Fed tells MPs small shops are vital to DRS success at Labour conference
Fed member Kaual Patel spoke with MPs and Exchange for Change representatives in Liverpool earlier this week
Tomra unveils space-saving reverse vending machine for convenience stores
Tomra has announced a more compact reverse vending machine that ideal for smaller stores