Resource Magazine
18 February 2026
British Glass raises concerns following approval for Welsh inclusion of glass in DRS
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. UK-based ITAD businesses should monitor this development closely.
British Glass warns of market fragmentation and extra costs as Wales becomes the only UK nation to include glass in its deposit return scheme, with a four-year transitional period before deposits apply. Charles Newman Charles Newman - CEO charles.newman@resourcemedia.co.uk 0117 903 0698 Charles Newman is CEO of Resource and has been writing in the field of resource sustainability for over ten years. After five years of research and teaching at the University of Bristol, Charles joined Resource
Key Takeaways
- • British Glass raises concerns following approval for Welsh inclusion of glass in DRS.