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<p>The Government has confirmed that it will introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS)
for drinks containers in England, subject to consultation. The specific model, scope
and scale of any scheme is being considered as part of this consultation, which is
also being undertaken with the Welsh government and the Northern Ireland administration.</p><p>
</p><p>As waste and recycling policy is a devolved matter, the devolved administrations
can decide policy separately. The Government is therefore unable to specify how a
DRS in Scotland should be implemented, nor at this point are we considering specifically
a pilot scheme. However, ministers and officials have met to discuss progress and
recognise the benefits of a coherent system across the UK. DRS in England could form
part of a coherent system across the UK and we will continue to work closely with
the devolved administrations on this policy area.</p><p> </p><p>The role of a Deposit
Management Organisation in managing the operation of a DRS, including being responsible
for the maintenance of Reverse Vending Machines, is currently being considered as
part of our consultation. We will consider alternative approaches as part of our analysis
of the consultation responses.</p><p> </p>
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