![reverse-vending, girl returns empty bottles.](/cdn-cgi/image/w=400,h=200,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/portraits/websitehero_image_2000x630.png)
Reverse vending for everyone
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At TOMRA, we're not just about machines. We're about putting recycling to work for you. Whether you're a modest convenience store or a hefty hypermarket, our cutting-edge reverse vending machines, digital tools, and range of services are ready to streamline your operations, boost your customer satisfaction, and create a positive environmental impact with fast and convenient recycling facilities.
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Redemption centers and bottle depots
TOMRA's Expert Line systems offer a counting and sorting solution for high-volume bottle and can redemption centers, beverage wholesalers, and logistics facilities. Optimize your operations with TOMRA's advanced technology, designed for maximizing speed and throughput without sacrificing accuracy. -
Deposit return policy resources
As policymakers consider how to reduce plastic pollution, recover and reuse more materials, and move towards a circular economy, deposit return systems are being evaluated as a policy tool for their ability to significantly raise beverage container recycling rates. With over 50 years’ experience innovating and managing deposit return systems in more than 40 global markets, TOMRA can advise and share first-hand expertise. -
Recyclers
Every year, TOMRA's reverse vending solutions capture more than 45 billion drink containers across the globe, but there's still plenty more to do! Support the Clean Loop initiative for continuous recycling of bottles and cans. Together, we can make a difference and keep trash out of society's streets, rivers, oceans, and landfills!
Solutions for every need
![TOMRA T70 Single](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/main-page/tomra_t70-single_1400x500_30p.png)
Convenience stores
![TOMRA T9](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/main-page/t9-v7-1400x500-30persent.png)
Supermarkets
![TOMRA R1](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/main-page/r1-card-v5-1400x500-30persent.png)
Hypermarkets
Plastic pollution is everybody's business
![Image of boats moving through plastic pollution](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/deposit-return-schemes-segment-page/plastic-pollution/boats-moving-through-plastic-pollution.jpg)
Plastic pollution
our seas and protect marine life. Let's start now and work on it together!
![Collecting plastic waste on beach](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/discover/articles/innovations/photos/tcs-pollution-c-low-cropped.jpg)
A life without litter
![Clean loop recycling](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/main-page/clean-loop-recycling-logo-1400x500.png)
Clean Loop Recycling
About reverse vending
Deposit return systems have achieved return rates of up to 98% of eligible beverage containers, making a huge positive impact on plastic pollution and container litter.
Reverse vending machines (RVMs) are a key technology for enabling deposit return systems. It is an automated way to collect, sort and handle the return of containers.
TOMRA reverse vending machines not only facilitate returns, but also instantly refund the deposit due from bottle and can recycling, as well as offering other benefits. This motivates repeat use and raises collection rates. Reverse vending often becomes part of communities’ everyday routines, so recycling is made convenient, efficient and rewarding.
![TOMRA R1](/cdn-cgi/image/w=950,q=75,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/main-page/r1-seablue.jpg)
![Recyclers at reverse vending machine](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp,gravity=0.41x0.45/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/deposit-return-schemes-segment-page/beverage-industry/users-at-rvm.png)
What are reverse vending machines?
![material bottles PET](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/materials/material-bottles-pet-low.jpg)
Single-Use Plastics Directive
![Circle movement ring](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/various-illustrations/circle_ce-01/circle-ce-blue-movement-ring.png)
What is the circular economy?
Why TOMRA?
Leading the Resource Revolution: For over 50 years, TOMRA Collection has led the way in reverse vending technology development, collecting over 45 billion containers annually to keep them in the Clean Loop, thereby reducing waste in streets, oceans, and landfills. Our innovative approach ensures a sustainable, waste-free world.
Becoming a Fully Circular Business: TOMRA is committed to environmental stewardship; we target net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, focusing on the circularity of our products and their entire value chain.
Safe, Fair, and Inclusive: Integrity, fairness, and the well-being of our people are at the heart of our operations. TOMRA strives to be an employer of choice by ensuring a safe and supportive work environment that values cultural diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
![TOMRA's ambitions](/cdn-cgi/image/w=950,q=75,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/main-page/sustainability_strategy-ambition-1x1-01.png)
![Three men in suits in front of New South Wales reverse vending machines](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/deposit-return-schemes-segment-page/rvm_by_water.png)
For business
![Family on beach](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/deposit-return-schemes-segment-page/family-on-beach.jpg)
For people
![Hand holding microplastics](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/solutions/bottle-and-can-recycling/photos/deposit-return-schemes-segment-page/microplastics-in-hand-on-a-beach.jpg)
For planet
I have already recommended TOMRA to several stores. It is the best solution we can get and the customers are super happy about it.
[TOMRA R1] really attracts customers. There are really a lot of customers who come here just for the machine.
News & recycling stories
![TOMRA reverse vending machine kiosk in Riga](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/discover/news/photos/locations/riga-22.jpg)
Latvia launches deposit return system
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Get kids involved in recycling
![Royal flying doctor service](/cdn-cgi/image/w=710,h=160,q=75,fit=crop,format=webp,gravity=0.35x0.77/-/media/project/tomra/tomra/discover/case-studies/photos/royal-flying-doctor-service-lower.jpg)