Biffa, which supports the DRS, said axing the scheme would undermine the Government’s position as a “legislator that can be relied upon”.
Biffa chief executive Michael Topham said cancellation or significant delay would send a “seismic signal” to businesses that have signed up.
The DRS scheme, designed to boost recycling rates, is in crisis over a bitter row between the Scottish and UK Governments. The First Minister has said he would "struggle" to see how the scheme could go ahead if it doesn't include glass.Topham said the position of the UK Government is “no doubt unwelcome”, but added:
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