# The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (Wales) Regulations 2026, Regulation 38: Voluntary return points


(1) A scheme supplier may operate a voluntary return point at any in-scope premises in respect of which they are authorised to operate that return point by the deposit management organisation.
(2) An in-scope retailer who is exempt from the requirement to operate a return point under regulation 36(1) may operate a voluntary return point at the premises concerned if they are authorised to do so by the deposit management organisation.
(3) Schedule 4 contains further provision about authorisations to operate voluntary return points.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/103/regulation/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/deposit-scheme-for-drinks-containers-wales-regulations-2026/regulation-38
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