Deposit Return Scheme for Wales Moves Closer

Deposit return scheme for Wales moves closer

A deposit return scheme to help boost recycling in Wales has taken a step closer.

Implementation group announced to guide greyhound racing ban in Wales

Deputy First Minister outlines next steps towards ending the sport THE WELSH GOVERNMENT has announced the formation of a dedicated implementation group to oversee the transition towards a complete ban on greyhound racing in Wales. The group was confirmed in a written statement issued on Friday (July 11) by Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs. It follows his previous statement ma…

Wales moves to align with UK DRS timeline

Welsh Government accelerates Deposit Return Scheme timeline to match UK rollout while maintaining distinct inclusion of glass containers. Wales will introduce its own Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in 2027, aligning its implementation timeline with the rest of the UK to reduce costs and avoid operational complexity, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies has announced. In a statement, Irr…

Wales lines up 2027 launch for deposit return scheme - Just Drinks

Wales has decided to bring its plan to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) in line with the rest of the UK.

Wales to “align” DRS launch schedule with other UK nations

MRW Wales to “align” DRS launch schedule with other UK nations Devolved authority will still seek to introduce a separate return programme that includes glass, but will opt for a phased introduction to ensure closer UK interoperabilityWales to “align” DRS launch schedule with other UK nations Neil Merrett