Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020

• Marketing and selling low volume drink products in ScotlandAny Person

• Only sell scheme articles from registered producersAny Person

• Charge deposits and label drink containers for the Scottish deposit return schemeAny Person

• Register as a producer for the Scottish Deposit Return SchemeManufacturer

• Keep records of drinks packaging and notify administrator of changesManufacturer

• Pay registration fees and deposit amounts to the scheme administratorManufacturer

• Scheme administrator must provide returns data to producers and SEPADirector or Officer

• Scheme administrator must report annually and meet collection targetsDirector or Officer

• Operate a return point and display deposit informationDistributor

• Keep drinks packaging for collection by the scheme administratorDistributor

• Register as a groceries retail return point operatorDistributor

• Register as a takeback service provider and follow return rulesAny Person

• Display exemption notices and report changes if exempt from running a return pointDistributor

• Register as a voluntary return point operatorAny Person

• Contravene listed deposit‑return regulationsAny Person

Unlimited fine

• Scheme administrator must meet annual collection targetsDirector or Officer

• Provide anticipated scheme article volumes and packaging detailsManufacturer

• Provide anticipated production and packaging details for low volume drink productsManufacturer

• Provide your business name in DRS return point registrationDistributor

• Provide all partners' names when registering as a grocery retailer partnershipDistributor

• Provide names of all partners in registration applicationDistributor

• Meet annual minimum collection targets (70% from 2028, 80% from 2029, 90% from 2030)Director or Officer

• Achieve 85% collection rate for PET plastic and metal packagingDirector or Officer