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Reverse vending machines
Reverse vending machines swap recyclable materials such as plastic bottles, glass bottles and aluminium cans for special offer vouchers.
What are reverse vending machines?
Reverse vending machines, or RVMs, are highly efficient recycling machines that are used by the general public to deposit empty, single-use beverage containers in return for a pre-paid deposit or non-monetary reward – for example, vouchers, discounts, credit, or charity donations. Once the machines are full, the compacted bottles and cans are collected for onward recycling. They play an important role in regions that run Deposit Return Schemes (DRS). For retailers, convenience stores, and other shopping locations, you will likely, as part of a DRS, have responsibility for the recycling of plastic, aluminium, and sometimes glass that is put onto the market.
Discover our full range of machines and what waste stream each model can assist with:
Reverse vending machines for can & plastic bottles
100 range
100 range
The RVM 100 is perfect for businesses that have multiple waste streams because the machine holds a capacity for aluminium cans and plastic bottles.
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200 range
The RVM 200 is perfect for businesses that have multiple waste streams because the machine is able to sort and segregate aluminium cans and plastic bottles.
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400 range
The RVM 400 range is perfect for businesses that have multiple waste streams because the machine holds a higher capacity of aluminium cans and plastic bottles.
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Reverse vending machines for glass bottles
Our reverse vending machines are designed to suit the needs of your business. The RVM 1000 is perfect for businesses that have a large quantity of glass drink bottles.
Perfect for large quantities of glass drinks bottles – visit to find out more about the range today.
View productReverse vending machines for cans, plastic bottles & glass bottles
1450 range
1450 range
The RVM 1450 suits businesses that have multiple waste streams because the machine accepts for aluminium cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles.
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2000 range
The RVM 2000 is perfect for businesses that have multiple waste streams because the machine holds a capacity for aluminium cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles.
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What are the benefits of a reverse vending machine?
Reverse vending machines have gained significant popularity in the last five years. Impressive levels of user engagement across Europe have led to up to 97% of beverage container recycling waste in some countries. The machines will accept empty aluminum cans, plastic, and glass bottles, and return a reward.
Government Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) may vary with different rewards and/or rebates. Without DRS , discounts, promotions and special offers from participating businesses can all be offered including making charitable donations.
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How do reverse vending machines work?
A highly efficient recycling machine that is used by the general public to deposit empty single-use beverage containers in return for a monetary or non-monetary reward. Once the machines are filled, the compacted bottles and cans are collected for onward recycling. RVMs provide a simple and effective solution to prevent beverage container waste from polluting our land and oceans.