Deposit Refund System (DRS)
Turning Waste into Value, One Return at a Time
What is DRS?
A Deposit Refund System (DRS) is an innovative model that encourages responsible disposal of products by linking it with financial incentives. Customers pay a small deposit when purchasing a product (like a plastic bottle, e-waste item, or battery) and get the deposit refunded upon returning the item to designated collection points.
Why DRS matters for India
Behavioral Change at Scale
Creates a culture of returning and recycling instead of littering.
Waste Reduction
Diverts plastic, e-waste, and other high-polluting materials away from landfills.
Circular Economy in Action
Ensures resources are collected, recycled, and reintroduced into the economy.
Compliance & ESG Advantage
Supports businesses in meeting EPR targets and demonstrating visible sustainability outcomes.
Circulogy’s DRS model
At Circulogy, we are designing a tech-enabled DRS platform that integrates:
Reverse vending machines and drop-off kiosks across venues, campuses, and cities.
QR-based refunds, e-wallet credits, or eco-reward points.
Real-time dashboards for brands and regulators to track returns and recycling impact.
Sector-specific DRS models for plastic packaging, batteries, tyres, and e-waste.
Who benefits?
- Consumers
Earn money or rewards for doing the right thing.
- Brands
Achieve compliance, strengthen ESG, and build consumer goodwill.
- Government
Scalable mechanism to meet waste management and Net Zero 2070 goals.
- Environment
Cleaner cities, reduced landfill burden, and conserved resources.
Interested in partnering with us on DRS?
Let’s co-create the future of circularity
Pilot & partnerships
Circulogy is working with campuses, event venues, and corporates to pilot DRS models. Our aim is to create a nationwide framework that makes responsible disposal simple, rewarding, and scalable.
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