FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Reverse vending machine questions. Clearer answers.

Answers to common RVM questions about accepted bottles and cans, model selection, deposit programmes, software, installation, collection and support.

Frequently asked questions

Which packaging can a RECYNEX machine accept?

We qualify real samples for each project. Material, shape, size, label condition and residual contents affect the acceptance plan. A brand name alone is not a compatibility specification.

What is a reverse vending machine (RVM)?

An RVM is an automated return point for specified used containers. It checks each item against a project's eligibility rules, handles accepted items and records the result. Deposit payout, rewards and downstream recycling are separate programme decisions.

Does every RVM pay a deposit or reward?

No. Deposit and reward rules depend on the scheme or project. We define eligibility, funding, event verification and reconciliation before connecting any consumer benefit.

How much does a reverse vending machine cost?

There is no responsible single price without a configuration. The cabinet, accepted containers, site works, software, installation, collection and support can all change the scope. Ask for these lines separately in a written quotation.

Can an RVM be installed outdoors?

An outdoor-adjacent return point needs a review of actual shelter, weather exposure, utilities, public access and service response. We state the environmental rating for the selected tested configuration; product imagery alone is not a rating.

How do I choose between Mini, One and Max?

Start with the site and collection plan. Mini is a compact front-of-house direction, One is a balanced public return point, and Max is intended for sites that need more storage and operating flexibility. We confirm final dimensions and capacity in a proposal.

Do I need RECYNEX Cloud?

Cloud is most useful when the team needs fleet status, collection coordination or service records. A simpler equipment project can be scoped separately. We recommend software only where it supports a defined workflow.

Can the equipment connect to an existing app or data platform?

RECYNEX Connect is scoped around a defined event contract, authentication, error handling and ownership of each system. We assess the requested interface before committing to a supported integration.

Are the product visuals final factory specifications?

The images show RECYNEX product design directions. Cabinet dimensions, capacities, throughput, electrical requirements and environmental ratings are confirmed for the selected configuration before procurement.

Who handles cleaning and collection?

We define named operating roles with the customer. The project plan covers routine checks, collection triggers, material handover and fault escalation before installation.

Does a collected bottle count as recycled?

Collection and downstream processing are different stages. We keep acceptance and handover records separate from recycler receipts and any audited environmental statement.

How does an enquiry become a proposal?

Share the location, packaging samples, daily operating context and any system connections. We then scope the equipment, software, installation and support responsibilities for a written proposal.

Can I order equipment without a Cloud subscription?

Yes. A project can focus on equipment, or use a qualified event interface with your existing platform. We separate equipment, software access, integration and service in the proposed scope.

Why are there no fixed prices on the website?

The cabinet configuration, approved packaging, site work, software users, interfaces and service route change the scope. Share those inputs to receive a proposal with supplied items, exclusions and ongoing responsibilities stated separately.

New to the category? Read how a reverse vending machine works. To compare a purchase, use the RVM selection guide and project budget guide, or send a project enquiry.

Turn your site brief into a configuration

Share the location, container stream, operating team and systems already in place.