{"id":3983,"date":"2026-08-24T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/?page_id=3983"},"modified":"2026-10-14T16:59:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:59:02","slug":"drs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/drs\/","title":{"rendered":"DRS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-temp=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" style=\"min-height: 80%\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-80 row-hero vc_custom_1791996556001 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"multiple-text-up\">DRS Knowledge Hub<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Everything you need to understand<br \/>\nthe Deposit <br class=\"mobile-only\" \/>Return Scheme<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hero-cta-btn\" style=\"width: 110px; display: block;margin-top: 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/registration.exchangeforchange.co.uk\/\">Register now<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-temp=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-aus-tab-padding wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding vc_custom_1787566577543 vc_row-has-fill vc_column-gap-0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1764593323644\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"color: #4f98a4; font-weight: 500;\">The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) represents a major change to the way drinks containers are sold, returned and recycled.<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Our DRS Knowledge Hub brings together the latest information, guidance and practical resources to help businesses understand what the scheme means for them \u2014 and prepare with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-df-padding wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn vc_custom_1772641374402 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 11px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"color: #000;\">DRS Explained<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"color: #000;\">Not sure how the Deposit Return Scheme will work?<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000;\">Our guides break down the key elements of DRS in clear, straightforward language,<br \/>\nhelping you understand the scheme without getting lost in technical detail.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space  mobile-space-only\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-custom vc_tta-style-classic vc_tta-shape-rounded vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-gap-0  moot-tab mobile-hide vc_tta-tabs-position-top vc_tta-controls-align-left\" style=\"--vc-tta-color: #EBEBEB; --vc-tta-color-contrast: #666; --vc-tta-active-color: #F8F8F8; --vc-tta-active-color-contrast: #666; --vc-tta-spacing: 1px; --vc-tta-gap: 0px;\"><div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container\"><ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"vc_tta-tab vc_active\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760452689536-6df19167-de0d\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"tab-1760452689536-6df19167-de0d\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">DRS for Retailers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760452726784-c3efe766-514f\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"tab-1760452726784-c3efe766-514f\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Which Solution?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760452735240-09b420a1-a01b\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"tab-1760452735240-09b420a1-a01b\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">DRS for Consumers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760452689544-aebe1960-4a44\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"tab-1760452689544-aebe1960-4a44\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Our DRS Partners<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panels-container\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panels\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel vc_active\" id=\"1760452689536-6df19167-de0d\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760452689536-6df19167-de0d\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">DRS for Retailers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space  mobile-space-only\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>                <div class=\"aw-block-post\">\n                    <div class=\"aw-block-main\">\n                        <div class=\"block-main-inner\">\n                                <div class=\"block-main-image\">\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01_drsforretailers.png\">\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"block-main-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"#\">\n                                        <h3>Supporting retailers with all things DRS<\/h3>\n                                    <\/a>\n\n                                    <!-- <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"#\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                    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retailers need to know<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/introduction-to-drs\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"block-sub\">\n                                    <div class=\"block-sub-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-img\" >\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/return-points\/\">\n                                                <h4>Return Points: RVM, manual, exemption?<\/h4>\n                                                <span><\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/return-points\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"block-sub\">\n                                    <div class=\"block-sub-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-img\" >\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/getting-staff-ready\/\">\n                                                <h4>Getting staff ready<\/h4>\n                                                <span>What employees need to know before October 2027<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/getting-staff-ready\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"block-sub\">\n                                    <div class=\"block-sub-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-img\" >\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/getting-customers-ready\/\">\n                                                <h4>Getting customers ready<\/h4>\n                                                <span>Prepare the public for DRS before October 2027<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/getting-customers-ready\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"block-sub\">\n                                    <div class=\"block-sub-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-img\" >\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/payment-for-returned-bottles\/\">\n                                                <h4>Payment for returned bottles<\/h4>\n                                                <span>What and how you will be paid<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/payment-for-returned-bottles\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"block-sub\">\n                                    <div class=\"block-sub-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-img\" >\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/fed-on-drs\/\">\n                                                <h4>Fed on DRS<\/h4>\n                                                <span>Supporting and guiding retailers<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/fed-on-drs\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"block-sub\">\n                                    <div class=\"block-sub-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-img\" >\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/contact\/\">\n                                                <h4>Contact our team<\/h4>\n                                                <span>Our dedicated team are here to help<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/contact\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1760452726784-c3efe766-514f\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760452726784-c3efe766-514f\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Which Solution?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">                <div class=\"aw-block-post\">\n                    <div class=\"aw-block-main\">\n                        <div class=\"block-main-inner\">\n                                <div class=\"block-main-image\">\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/02_whichsolution.png\">\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"block-main-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"\">\n                                        <h3>Helping you to make the right choice<\/h3>\n                                    <\/a>\n\n                                    <!-- <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                    <\/a> -->\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"aw-block-sub\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"block-sub\">\n                                    <div class=\"block-sub-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-img\" style=\"background-color:#4F98A4\";>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/return-points\/\">\n                                                <h4>Which solution?<\/h4>\n                                                <span>Which solution should you choose for your store?<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/return-points\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1760452735240-09b420a1-a01b\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760452735240-09b420a1-a01b\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">DRS for Consumers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">                <div class=\"aw-block-post\">\n                    <div class=\"aw-block-main\">\n                        <div class=\"block-main-inner\">\n                                <div class=\"block-main-image\">\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03_drsforconsumers.png\">\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"block-main-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/member-benefits\/support\/\">\n                                        <h3>What DRS means for Consumers<\/h3>\n                                    <\/a>\n\n                                    <!-- <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/member-benefits\/support\/\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                    <\/a> -->\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"aw-block-sub\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"block-sub\">\n                                    <div class=\"block-sub-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-img\" style=\"background-color:#E52729\";>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/what-is-a-drs\/\">\n                                                <h4>What is a DRS?<\/h4>\n                                                <span>Understanding what is the Deposit Return Scheme<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/what-is-a-drs\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1760452689544-aebe1960-4a44\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1760452689544-aebe1960-4a44\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Our DRS Partners<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">                <div class=\"aw-block-post\">\n                    <div class=\"aw-block-main\">\n                        <div class=\"block-main-inner\">\n                                <div class=\"block-main-image\">\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DRS-Partners.png\">\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"block-main-title\">\n                                    <a href=\"\">\n                                        <h3>Working with our DRS Partners<\/h3>\n                                    <\/a>\n\n                                    <!-- <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                    <\/a> -->\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"aw-block-sub\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"block-sub\">\n                                    <div class=\"block-sub-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-img\" style=\"background-color:#406F8A\";>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"block-sub-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/rvm-systems\/\">\n                                                <h4>RVM Systems<\/h4>\n                                                <span>Check out the latest models<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/rvm-systems\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                <div class=\"aw-pill-container\">\n                    <div class=\"aw-pill\">\n                        <div class=\"aw-pill-main-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01_drsforretailers.png\" >\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"pill\">\n                                    <div class=\"pill-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"pill-img\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"pill-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/introduction-to-drs\/\">\n                                                <h4>Introduction to DRS<\/h4>\n                                                <span>What retailers need to know<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/introduction-to-drs\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"pill\">\n                                    <div class=\"pill-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"pill-img\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"pill-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/what-is-a-drs\/\">\n                                                <h4>What is a DRS?<\/h4>\n                                                <span>Understanding what is the Deposit Return Scheme<\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/what-is-a-drs\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"pill\">\n                                    <div class=\"pill-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"pill-img\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"pill-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/return-points\/\">\n                                                <h4>Return Points: RVM, manual, exemption?<\/h4>\n                                                <span><\/span>\n                                            <\/a>\n\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/drs\/return-points\/\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_arrow.svg\">\n                                            <\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"pill\">\n                                    <div class=\"pill-inner\">\n                                        <div class=\"pill-img\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"pill-content\">\n                                            <a class=\"nvg-content\" 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src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Hemanshu-Patel-2026-320x512.jpg\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">Exchange For Change opens registration for Deposit Return Scheme  \u00a0<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/drs-registration\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DRS-bottle-return--320x512.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">The Fed responds as Exchange for Change announces new UK recycling infrastructure to deliver DRS<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/drs-recycling-infrastructure-exchange-for-change\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Kaual-Patel-Labour-conference-DRS-1-1-320x512.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">Fed member Kaual Patel tells Labour conference that small shops are vital to success or failure of DRS<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/labour-conference-fed-drs\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mark-Dudden-Light-Grey-background-320x512.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">The Fed welcomes announcement of DMO in Wales but continues to seek clarity on glass<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/the-fed-wales-dmo-drs\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-3-320x512.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">Fed Conference Panel Tells members: \u201cDon\u2019t Risk Sales\u201d over DRS.<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/feddrspanel\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Exchange-for-Change-1-320x382.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">The Fed gives a cautious welcome to handling fees for DRS<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/the-fed-gives-a-cautious-welcome-to-handling-fees-for-drs\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mark-Dudden-1-320x512.jpg\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">The Fed Continues call for Faster Application of DRS in Wales<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/the-fed-continues-call-for-faster-application-of-drs-in-wales\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-30-320x512.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">The Fed Welcomes Confirmation of DRS Deposit at 20p<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/the-fed-welcomes-confirmation-of-drs-deposit-at-20p\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-9-1-320x512.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">Fed\u2019s National President Backs Grant for DRS for Independent Retailers<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/feds-national-president-backs-grant-for-drs-for-independent-retailers\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Exchange-for-Change-1-320x382.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">Deposit Return Scheme \u201cExchange for Change\u201d Logo Confirmed as Fed Members Urged to Prepare<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/deposit-return-scheme-exchange-for-change-logo-confirmed-as-fed-members-urged-to-prepare\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-2026-01-30T124133.849-320x512.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">The Fed Welcomes Webinars Explaining Exchange for Change \u2013 the UK\u2019s Deposit Return Scheme for Recycling<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/the-fed-welcomes-webinars-explaining-exchange-for-change-the-uks-deposit-return-scheme-for-recycling\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DRS-1-980x653-1-320x512.png\"><div class=\"slide-content\"><h3 class=\"slide-title\">Fed Monitors the Development of DRS<\/h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/hi\/news\/fed-monitors-the-development-of-drs\/\" class=\"arrow-btn noline\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_white.svg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-navigation\"><div class=\"swiper-button-prev arrow-btn arrow-rv\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_red.svg\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-next arrow-btn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefedonline.com\/wp-content\/themes\/moot_theme\/assets\/img\/fed_menu_arrow_red.svg\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-temp=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-aus-tab-padding wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid row-df-padding vc_custom_1791877907914 vc_row-has-fill vc_column-gap-0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1764593323644\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hight-light-div \">\n<h2><span class=\"highlight-text\" style=\"--hl-color: #E62728; padding-right: 6px;\" data-color=\"#E62728\">DRS<\/span> &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Helping you navigate the Deposit Return Scheme and answering the most common questions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid row-df-padding row-faq-block\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default   vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>What is the Deposit Return Scheme?<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>From 1 October 2027, most drinks bottles and cans sold in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will carry a 20p deposit. Customers pay it when they buy the drink and get it back when they return the empty container.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme covers single-use plastic bottles and metal cans between 150ml and 3 litres. Glass isn\u2019t included. Shops that sell these drinks will generally need to take empties back and refund the deposit, either over the counter or through a reverse vending machine. They\u2019re then reimbursed for those deposits.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme is run by Exchange for Change, a not-for-profit body set up by the drinks industry. The idea is simple: give people a reason to bring containers back, so fewer end up as litter and more get recycled.<\/p>\n<p>Wales is planning its own scheme, which will include glass. Not all the details have been confirmed yet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default   vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Who will be affected by DRS?<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Nearly everyone who makes, sells or buys drinks in plastic bottles or cans.<\/p>\n<p>Shoppers will pay an extra 20p on each eligible bottle or can. They get it back when they return the empty container.<\/p>\n<p>Shops that sell these drinks will need to add the deposit to the price and show customers that it\u2019s being charged. Most will also need to take empties back and refund the deposit, either at the till or through a reverse vending machine. Some stores can apply for an exemption, for example if they\u2019re very small or there\u2019s another return point nearby. The shop is then reimbursed for the deposits it refunds and paid a handling fee for each container it takes back.<\/p>\n<p>Drinks producers and importers will need to register with Exchange for Change and pay into the scheme. They will also need to put the DRS logo and barcode on their bottles and cans.<\/p>\n<p>Wholesalers and cash and carries will be selling stock that includes the deposit. Retailers will see this reflected in the prices they pay.<\/p>\n<p>If you sell drinks in plastic bottles or cans in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland, the scheme will almost certainly apply to you. Wales has its own scheme, and the rules there may differ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default   vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>When will DRS begin<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>The scheme starts on 1 October 2027 in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. From that date, eligible plastic bottles and cans will carry a 20p deposit, and customers will be able to start returning their empties.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s preparation to do before that. Producers, importers and retailers will need to register with Exchange for Change ahead of the launch. Stores that want to apply for an exemption from taking returns will also need to do so in advance. Some shops will need to install reverse vending machines or set up a space for collecting containers, so it\u2019s worth planning early.<\/p>\n<p>Wales is aiming for a similar start date for its own scheme, but many of the details there are still to be confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll update this page as the registration deadlines and other key dates are announced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default   vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>How will deposits and refunds work?<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>When a customer buys a drink in an eligible bottle or can, 20p is added to the price. That 20p is a deposit, not a charge. They get it back when they return the empty.<\/p>\n<p>Customers can take empties to any return point. It doesn\u2019t have to be the shop where they bought the drink. Returns can be made at the counter or through a reverse vending machine. The refund is usually given as cash or a voucher to spend in store. Containers will need to be empty and reasonably intact, with the DRS logo and barcode still readable, so they can be scanned.<\/p>\n<p>Behind the scenes, the deposit travels through the supply chain. The producer pays it to Exchange for Change when the drink goes on sale. It\u2019s then built into the price at each step, from wholesaler to retailer to customer. When a shop refunds a customer, it claims that money back from Exchange for Change. The shop also receives a handling fee for each container it takes back, to help cover the cost of running the return point.<\/p>\n<p>For multipacks, the deposit applies to each container, so a pack of six cans carries a \u00a31.20 deposit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default   vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>What does this mean for my business?<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>If you sell drinks in plastic bottles or cans, DRS will affect your shop in a few ways.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be charging the deposit. Every eligible bottle and can you sell will carry a 20p deposit on top of the price. Your till system will need to handle it, and you\u2019ll need to display notices telling customers about the deposit. Your wholesaler will charge you the deposit when you buy stock, so you\u2019ll be paying it upfront and passing it on.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll probably be taking returns. Most shops will need to accept empty containers and refund the 20p. You can do this manually at the counter or with a reverse vending machine. If your shop is very small, or there\u2019s another return point close by, you may be able to apply for an exemption.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need space. Returned containers have to be stored until they\u2019re collected, so think about where they\u2019ll go and how that fits with your stockroom.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s money coming back. You\u2019ll claim back the deposits you refund, and you\u2019ll be paid a handling fee for every container you take. Keep an eye on cash flow in the early months, as you\u2019ll be paying deposits to suppliers before you\u2019ve claimed refunds back.<\/p>\n<p>Your staff will need to know how it works. Customers will have questions, especially in the first few weeks, so make sure everyone on the till understands the basics.<\/p>\n<p>The most useful things you can do now are to check whether your EPOS supplier is preparing for DRS and to think about how returns would work in your shop. Watch out for the registration and exemption deadlines too. We\u2019ll share these as soon as they\u2019re confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_default   vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Which solution is right for my business?<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>There are three main options, and the right one depends on how many drinks you sell, how much space you have and how busy your counter gets.<\/p>\n<p>Manual returns at the counter. Staff take empties from customers, check them and give the refund. There\u2019s no equipment to buy, so it\u2019s the cheapest way to start. It suits smaller shops that don\u2019t expect huge volumes. The downside is time. At busy periods, returns can slow down the queue, and you\u2019ll need somewhere behind the counter to put containers until they\u2019re collected.<\/p>\n<p>A reverse vending machine. Customers feed their empties into the machine, which scans each one and prints a voucher or refund slip. It takes the work off your staff and keeps returns away from the till, so it makes most sense for larger stores or shops that sell a lot of drinks. Machines aren\u2019t cheap to buy or lease, though, and they need floor space, a power supply and regular emptying.<\/p>\n<p>Applying for an exemption. Some shops won\u2019t have to take returns at all, for example if the premises are very small or there\u2019s another return point nearby. You\u2019ll still need to charge the deposit, but you won\u2019t have to give refunds. Bear in mind that customers who can\u2019t return containers to you may choose to shop where they can.<\/p>\n<p>To help decide, it\u2019s worth asking yourself a few questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roughly how many bottles and cans do you sell in a week?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have floor space for a machine, or storage for returned containers?<\/li>\n<li>How busy is your till at peak times?<\/li>\n<li>Is there another shop nearby likely to take returns?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The handling fee you\u2019ll be paid for each container will make a big difference to the numbers. We\u2019ll share it as soon as it\u2019s confirmed, along with guidance on the exemption criteria.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DRS Knowledge Hub Everything you need to understand the Deposit Return Scheme Register now The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) represents a major change to the way drinks containers are sold, returned and recycled. 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