Deposit Return Scheme approved by UK parliament – UK

Posted on January 29, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations, Plastic Recycling

The legislation has come into force, clearing the path for the scheme’s introduction in October 2027

Source: Deposit Return Scheme approved by UK parliament | Sustainable Plastics

Legislation to implement a Deposit Return Scheme (DSR) in England and Northern Ireland has come into force today. The scheme will be introduced from Oct. 1, 2027.

The House of Commons, the lower house of the United Kingdom Parliament, voted 352 to 75 in favour of the legislation on Jan. 20, 2025. The system will cover single-use plastic, steel, and aluminium drinks containers.

Scotland is still processing the legislation in its own parliament. Wales will not join the other three nations in the joint DRS due to a disagreement over the inclusion of glass containers.