RECYCLE REWARDS
Refund point types
What is a reverse vending machine?
A reverse vending machine (RVM) is the opposite of a drink dispensing machine. A person places their empty eligible drink container into the machine, the container is scanned to verify it is eligible, and the person either:
- receives a voucher they can redeem for cash or in-store credit at a partnering retailer (such as Woolworths or Coles)
- receives an electronic funds transfer to their registered PayPal account via the Recycle Rewards app
- donates a refund to a nominated charity or community group.
These refund points are typically open 7 days a week, and are often conveniently co-located at retail or community hub locations.
These machines do not hold cash.
If you are interested in partnering to host an RVM, please contact us.
What is a standalone reverse vending machine?
Standalone RVMs are compact versions of our larger reverse vending machines. A person places their empty eligible drink container into the machine, the container is scanned to verify it is eligible, and the person either:
- receives a voucher they can redeem for cash or in-store credit at a partnering retailer (such as Woolworths or Coles)
- receives an electronic funds transfer to their registered PayPal account via the Recycle Rewards app
- donates a refund to a nominated charity or community group.
These machines operate in the same easy way as our larger RVMs, but their compact size means they can be placed in small-to-medium stores and still offer the same efficient, hassle-free experience.
If you are interested in partnering to host a Standalone RVM, please contact us.
What is an automated depot?
An automated depot, or simply Depot, is a high-volume collection point for containers in bulk quantities. Depot’s have a mechanical scanning and counting system that efficiently processes bulk returns using the same cloud-based verification technology used in RVMs.
Depots are ideal refund points for people looking to deposit large volume or bulk quantities of eligible drink containers. You are also able to receive your refund digitally by using the Recycle Rewards app when depositing.
Depots are operated by independent organisations and receive a handling fee for each eligible drink container received. In Tasmania for Recycle Rewards, TOMRA Cleanaway is proud to partner with a range of social enterprises and charity organisations to operate these bulk refund points across Tasmania.
If you are interested in partnering to host an Depot for Tasmania’s Recycle Rewards, please contact us.
