Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Litter Survey
- Published
- 22 January 2026
- Estimated value
- £200,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 005818-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-060c5f
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73210000Research consultancy services
- 71241000Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 90711500Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90711400Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
Description
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 …
Official publications
- FTS · 005818-2026 · 22 January 2026
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