What is a Deposit Return System (DRS) and How Does It Work?

A deposit return system works on a simple idea: pay a small deposit when you buy a drink and get it back once you return the empty container. This guide breaks the process into five steps, from the moment you pay that deposit to the container eventually being sorted and recycled into something new. You return it to a collection point, often a reverse vending machine. The machine verifies it, and you get your deposit back as cash, store credit, or a digital payment. The guide also covers