Wales Lines up 2027 Launch for Deposit Return Scheme - Just Drinks

Wales moves to align with UK DRS timeline

Welsh Government accelerates Deposit Return Scheme timeline to match UK rollout while maintaining distinct inclusion of glass containers. Wales will introduce its own Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in 2027, aligning its implementation timeline with the rest of the UK to reduce costs and avoid operational complexity, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies has announced. In a statement, Irr…

Wales lines up 2027 launch for deposit return scheme - Just Drinks

Wales has decided to bring its plan to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) in line with the rest of the UK.

Wales to “align” DRS launch schedule with other UK nations

MRW Wales to “align” DRS launch schedule with other UK nations Devolved authority will still seek to introduce a separate return programme that includes glass, but will opt for a phased introduction to ensure closer UK interoperabilityWales to “align” DRS launch schedule with other UK nations Neil Merrett