Resource Magazine
13 February 2026
Wales secures Internal Market Act exclusion to include glass in deposit return scheme
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators. Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services.
UK Government grants Welsh DRS an exclusion from Internal Market Act market access principles, allowing glass bottles to be included alongside plastic and metal containers from October 2027, with a four-year transition period before deposits apply to glass. News Materials Plastic Packaging Glass Metal Industry Equipment Suppliers Packaging Producers Retailers Waste Management Compliance Schemes Government Devolved Governments Resource Use Recycling Breadcrumb Section Devolved Governments Main M
Key Takeaways
- • Wales secures Internal Market Act exclusion to include glass in deposit return scheme.
