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
Glass industry calls for ‘clarity, consistency and consultation’ on Welsh DRS
British Glass calls for clarification before the Welsh Government progresses the proposal to include glass in a Wales-only DRS
Pembrokeshire retailer calls for UK-wide consistent deposit return scheme
Vince Malone has called for glass to be removed from Wales’ deposit return scheme
Exchange for Change appoints five senior leaders ahead of DRS
Deposit return scheme operator Exchange for Change has appointed five senior leaders to its executive team as it prepares for the October 2027 launch of DRS in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Retailers face ‘added burden’ as Wales cleared to include glass in DRS, warns ACS
The Welsh government has been granted permission to introduce its own DRS that includes glass containers
Concerns of independent retailers listed to Cardiff Central MS
Key Fed members met with Jenny Rathbone MS in a store last week
DMO becomes Exchange for Change in new identity for new DRS
UK DMO has unveiled its trading name for the upcoming DRS as Exchange for Change
UK DMO appoints Niamh Lawlor as chief financial officer
The UK DMO appoints Niamh Lawlor as its chief financial officer
Fed members share challenges of independent retailers with local MP
Two Fed members met with Mid Cheshire Labour MP, Andrew Cooper, in Winsford on Friday
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.
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