Drivers and riders face a one-off £231 fee, along with £147 renewal fees – as well as hefty fines if they fail to register correctly as a waste carrier.
SCOTTISH ministers have been accused of “shambolic planning” after it was revealed that individualdelivery workers will need to register as a “waste carrier” for the controversial deposit return scheme – costing them hundreds of pounds in fees and potential fines.
Drivers and riders face a one-off £231 fee, along with £147 renewal fees – as well as hefty fines if they fail to register correctly as a waste carrier.The Scottish Government has delayed the rollout of its deposit return scheme – with the policy currently not set to launch until August next year. In response, Ms Slater said: “Empty drink containers are waste and, therefore, subject to regulatory control.
“Businesses across numerous sectors are already deeply concerned about the impact the nationalists’ DRS will have on their finances and ability to operate.” "Many workers also speak little to no English and all probability, they will have no understanding of this legislation and the consequences of it, leaving them even more vulnerable to exploitation.
The Herald understands that companies such as Deliveroo could provide the take-back service using their own bottles or pay a contractor to do it on their behalf.A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “Scotland’s deposit return scheme will recycle billions of bottles and cans a year and forms a vital part of our plans to create a circular economy.
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