Policy paper

Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers: policy statement

Update on the Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
7 May 2025

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Scotland

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Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers: policy statement

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This policy statement explains:

  • what the Deposit Return Scheme is
  • benefits of the scheme
  • how the scheme will work
  • who will manage the scheme (the deposit management organisation) and their responsibilities

Updates to this page

Published 7 May 2025

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