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Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Litter Survey
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The UK Government is introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers, launching in October 2027. Under the scheme, consumers will pay a small, refundable deposit on single use PET and metal drinks containers, which is returned when the container is brought back to a return point. The aim is to reduce litter, increase recycling rates, and generate high quality recycled materials. The latest published policy statement from May 2025 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/deposit-return-scheme-for-drinks-containers-policy-statement/deposit-return-scheme-for-drinks-containers-policy-statement?utm_source=copilot.com
Defra is commissioning a national litter composition study for 2027 to update the 2020 study. This new evidence is needed to set a pre-launch baseline to evaluate the impact of the DRS and to support wider Circular Economy policy areas including plastics, vapes, litter, and packaging reforms. The study will provide a robust, statistically valid picture of what is being littered across England and Northern Ireland and in what quantities, forming the foundation for future policy assessment.
he commissioned service will replicate the 2020 methodology while expanding the scope to include new item classifications - particularly detailed categorisation of DRS in scope and out-of-scope drinks containers by size and material, and additional categories for vapes, plastics, and other priority items. Suppliers will design and deliver a national fieldwork programme, collect and sort litter samples, and produce a full dataset and analytical report. Key outputs include national estimates of litter composition and specific breakdowns of DRS eligible container litter by count and volume, establishing a clear pre DRS baseline.
Engagement
You are invited to participate in a supplier engagement event regarding our DRS Litter Survey requirement . We are keen to engage with the market, to understand supplier capabilities, and explore innovations that can drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. This is a key opportunity for suppliers to input into the requirement and the procurement process. The event will take place virtually via MS Teams on the 6th February 11:00am - 12noon. The contract is expected to run for one (1) year starting Summer 2026 to Summer 2027 Suppliers are asked to register their interest by completing https://forms.office.com/e/YRG2WL89ee This form should be completed and returned no later than 1pm on the 05/02/2026. If you have any questions prior to the event please email joyce.angoma@defra.gov.uk The engagement session will include the opportunity for questions to be raised and also for the Authority to get feedback from you about the requirement.
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