Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers delayed

On 25th of April 2024, in a written ministerial statement the UK Government announced that the DRS for drinks containers due to be rolled out across the UK, has been delayed until October 2027. This applies to England, Northern Ireland, Wales & Scotland. The previous date for DRS roll-out was October 2025, though this was always a stretching target for Government. Following extensive engagement with industry, as the responsible party for delivering the DRS, UK government have determined that more time will be needed to efficiently and effectively roll out DRSs across the UK.