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The retailer's guide to the UK deposit return scheme

Is your business ready for the deposit return scheme?

The UK deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans, Exchange for Change, will launch in October 2027, and retailers will play a key role by hosting return points for consumers. Our free step-by-step guide gives you all the information you need to ensure your business is ready to make the most of the scheme.

All of your DRS questions answered

What are the key timings?

How will Exchange for Change work

How should my business prepare?

How can we create great recycling experiences for shoppers?

Which is the right reverse vending solution for my store?

Deposit Return Scheme - Retailers Guide

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What’s inside the guide?

What's inside the guide?

The scheme in a nutshell

Exchange for Change will transform will transform how we collect and recycle single-use drinks containers. Retailers will be at the heart of this change, offering return points for consumers to bring back their bottles and cans for recycling.

Understand your role in the scheme

  • A summary of the scheme and the retailers’ role within it
  • Key timings and how to prepare

Best practice tips for retailers

  • See how offering a great recycling experience can drive footfall and loyalty for your store
  • Learn what shoppers want from a return point, based on TOMRA's research from existing deposit return schemes

How TOMRA can help

How TOMRA can help

TOMRA is a leading name in DRS with more than 50 years of experience across 60 markets. We’re trusted by retailers worldwide with over 87,000 machines currently installed.

TOMRA offers a complete range of cutting-edge reverse vending machines, digital tools and comprehensive service packages. These are designed to streamline your operations, drive footfall to your store, and create a positive environmental impact with fast and convenient recycling facilities.

Find the perfect reverse vending solution for your store

Our reverse vending machines range from compact machines to larger solutions to suit every size of retailer. Whichever one you choose, TOMRA will help you maximise valuable sales space and create a great recycling experience that keeps your shoppers coming back again and again.

TOMRA B5
TOMRA B5
TOMRA T70 Dual
TOMRA T70 Dual
TOMRA T90
TOMRA T90
TOMRA S2 Rugged
TOMRA S2 Rugged
TOMRA R2
TOMRA R2
TOMRA R1 and T9 with MultiPac Air
TOMRA R1 and T9 with MultiPac Air

Need more help?

If you have any questions or would like to book a meeting with a TOMRA DRS Consultant, just get in touch with our team at tcs.uk@tomra.com. We’ll provide all the support you need to start preparing for DRS.