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DRS guides for small shops

Short answers to the questions small shops ask about the deposit return scheme, each from official sources.

In short: Eight short guides to the deposit return scheme for small shops: the deposit, which containers, exemptions, manual return points, staff training, records, registration and key dates. Every fact links to GOV.UK, legislation.gov.uk, the Welsh Government or Exchange for Change.

Main sources: GOV.UK: DRS retailer responsibilities; Exchange for Change FAQs