DRS Operator Confirms 20p Returnable Deposit for Drinks Containers

UK Deposit Return Scheme to apply flat 20p levy for all materials

National scheme will apply 20p deposit on single-use drinks containers made using PET plastic, steel, and aluminium containers from October 2027

Flat 20p deposit rate confirmed for UK DRS

A flat rate 20p deposit will apply to all drink containers in scope of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme when it launches next year. Anyone purchasing single-use PET plastic, steel and aluminium drinks containers between 150ml and 3 litres will pay the 20p fee at the point of purchase, which is refundable when the empty container is returned at an approved return point. Exchange for Change, the not-for-profit, industry-led organisation operating th…

EXCHANGE FOR CHANGE CONFIRMS FLAT 20P DEPOSIT VALUE FOR DRS

Exchange for Change, the not-for-profit, industry-led organisation delivering the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, has confirmed that a flat 20p deposit will be applied on all in-scope containers when the scheme launches in October 2027.

DRS operator confirms 20p returnable deposit for drinks containers

Exchange for Change has confirmed that a flat 20p deposit will apply to all in-scope drinks containers when the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) launches in October 2027. The charge will cover single-use PET plastic, steel and aluminium drinks containers between 150ml and 3 litres sold across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Shoppers will receive the 20p back when empty containers are returned through the scheme. The not-for-profit scheme admi…

DRS deposit for plastic bottles and cans confirmed - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), due to be introduced in October next year, has been set at 20p. The Scheme is designed to encourage return and...

20p deposit confirmed for DRS scheme

Twenty pence has been confirmed as the deposit to be applied on soft drink purchases and then refunded on return of the container as part of the Deposit Return Scheme in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.