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In practical terms, what will new DRS legislation require our retail business to do, and what remains optional?

Translating DRS regulations into a clear obligation matrix for store operations, property, and commercial teams.

In practical terms, what will new DRS legislation require our retail business to do, and what remains optional?

The question With Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) moving from policy statements to real‑world implementation, retail leadership teams need to cut through the noise: What, exactly, will we be legally requ...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

Under a “return‑to‑retail” DRS, is manual container take‑back at the counter a viable long‑term option for our stores?

The question If a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) says “if you sell drinks, you must take containers back”, is it realistic for a retailer to handle returns manually at the counter over the long term, or ...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

How will DRS deposits and refunds flow through our P&L, and how do we avoid reconciliation and cash‑management issues?

The question In a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), money is constantly moving: Deposits are added to drink prices and collected at the till. Deposits are refunded when containers are returned. Handling fe...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

Will DRS handling fees and related income streams fully cover our RVM investment and operational costs?

The question For a retailer facing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), the key financial question is simple but crucial: “Will the handling fee we receive per returned container, together with any related ...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

What is the true total cost of ownership of an RVM over 5–7 years, and how does it compare with DRS income and footfall gains?

The question Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) are clearly not “cheap metal boxes”: they contain substantial mechanical, electronic and software technology, and require installation, commissioning, IT i...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

What is the optimal rollout strategy for RVMs – pilot, phased deployment, or full network launch?

The question With a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on the horizon, should a retailer: Pilot a small number of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs), Move straight into a phased deployment, or Go for a near‑sim...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

How can we convert RVMs from a pure DRS compliance cost into a revenue and loyalty driver for our estate?

The question If the Deposit Return Scheme obliges us to install Reverse Vending Machines because “if you sell drinks, you must take containers back and refund the deposit”, how do we stop RVMs being j...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

Where in my store should I place an RVM so it helps customers and doesn’t kill selling space?

The question For a retailer preparing for a Deposit Return Scheme or running a voluntary collection programme, where is the optimal place to install Reverse Vending Machines so that: Customers can fin...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

How much day‑to‑day workload will RVMs create for store staff, and how do we integrate that into existing operations?

The question Once Reverse Vending Machines are deployed as DRS return points, how much day‑to‑day work do they actually create for store staff, and how can that workload be integrated into existing re...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

What is our operational plan when the RVM is full, offline, or out of service – and how do we remain compliant?

The question If our Reverse Vending Machines are supposed to be official DRS return points, what happens when a machine is full, offline, or out of service? How do we design operations, staffing and m...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

How do we prevent fraud and mis‑redemption at RVMs, and who carries the financial risk when errors occur?

The question In a high‑volume Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), how do Reverse Vending Machines actually prevent fraud and mis‑redemption, what happens when something slips through, and how is the financia...

sty 10, 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

Do we need a full DRS container database, or can AI‑based recognition achieve the same results with less maintenance?

The question In a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), is a central drinks‑container database strictly necessary for Reverse Vending Machines to validate returns, or can AI‑based computer vision deliver the s...

sty 10, 2026 Article

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