Deposit Return Scheme

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LEGAL DOCTOR: What the Deposit Return Scheme means for petrol retailers

2026-04-27T10:30:00+01:00By Robert Botkai

The new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers is coming to all parts of the UK, with a launch date of October 1, 2027. Robert Botkai, senior partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains how the scheme will work and what it means in practice for forecourt operators.

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