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UK and Ireland deposit return scheme implementation
Overview
Deposit return schemes (DRS) for beverage containers are undergoing development and technological expansion in the UK and Ireland. In Scotland, a new scheme is scheduled to launch on 1 October 2027, with retailers expected to manage 20p deposits and utilize reverse vending machines (RVMs). To support this, the operator Exchange for Change (EfC) provides handling fees and grants of up to £6,000 per site for independent retailers.
In Ireland, the Re-turn scheme is addressing high demand by expanding the use of bulk reverse vending machines, which allow users to process up to 100 containers at once. Since the scheme began in February 2024, 61 million containers have been processed via these bulk machines.
As preparations for the 2027 Scottish launch continue, EfC has released an initial list of certified RVMs from seven manufacturers. These machines have been assessed against 77 requirements, including fraud prevention and accessibility. EfC has also issued RVM Artwork Guidance to maintain consistent branding and consumer instructions.
Entities
Exchange for Change · TOMRA · Sielaff · Envipco · Russell Davies
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Exchange for Change published the first list of certified reverse vending machines. www.betterretailing.com · www.slrmag.co.uk · www.talkingretail.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Deposit Return Scheme is scheduled to launch on October 1, 2027. www.betterretailing.com · www.slrmag.co.uk · www.talkingretail.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Certification includes assessing fraud prevention and secure handling of transaction data. www.betterretailing.com · www.slrmag.co.uk · www.talkingretail.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] EfC published RVM Artwork Guidance for consistent branding and consumer instructions. www.slrmag.co.uk · www.talkingretail.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seven manufacturers are included in the initial certified RVM list. www.betterretailing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Certification covers 77 separate requirements. www.slrmag.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Retailers may be eligible for a £6,000 grant when purchasing a machine from the list. www.betterretailing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grants are available for up to 10,000 qualifying sites. www.betterretailing.com
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesExchange for Change releases certified RVM list for 2027 deposit scheme
Exchange for Change has released the first list of certified reverse vending machines to prepare retailers for the UK's October 2027 Deposit Return Scheme.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesDeposit return schemes expand with new technology in UK and Ireland
Deposit return schemes are expanding in the UK and Ireland, with Scotland preparing for a 2027 launch and Ireland rolling out bulk recycling machines to handle high consumer demand.
Sources
betterretailing.com · grocerytrader.co.uk · retailwit.com · slrmag.co.uk · talkingretail.com