The organisation, which will run the scheme for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, had previously had its bid rejected. However it was confirmed in April that it planned to appeal the decision.
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British Glass
A spokesperson for British Glass said: “British Glass welcomes the Welsh Government’s announcement today that Exchange for Change has been appointed as the Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for the Welsh Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The appointment is an important step forward in providing greater certainty for businesses preparing for the scheme’s introduction in October 2027.
“However, British Glass remains concerned that significant questions remain unanswered regarding the inclusion of glass beverage containers within the Welsh scheme and, together with other organisations, will be seeking urgent clarification from the Minister, Llyr Gruffydd.”
Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)
ACS chief executive Ed Woodall said: “We welcome the appointment of Exchange for Change as the DMO for Wales and the progress that this represents towards delivering a deposit return scheme on time in October 2027. This decision provides an important foundation for the work that now needs to take place.
” With just over a year to go, it is vital that governments and the DMO move quickly to provide clarity on the operational requirements, particularly around glass, that retailers will face and how the scheme will work in practice.”
Welsh Government
Llŷr Gruffydd MS, Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability for the Welsh Government, said: “This marks the next step towards delivering a DRS for Wales, which will collect empty drinks containers to tackle litter, keep communities cleaner, further improve Wales’ recycling and support the transition from recycling to reuse.
“The Welsh Government will work closely with Exchange for Change and delivery partners as they develop the return network, collection and processing infrastructure, producer registration arrangements, and operational systems in readiness for the scheme’s launch in October 2027.
“I look forward to working with Exchange for Change and our delivery partners as we work to establish a DRS that works for Wales, and with those schemes being implemented in the other nations of the UK.”
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