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RVM Systems has the widest range of machines for the collection of used beverage containers – including reverse vending machines (RVMs) and high-speed counting and sorting machines. The machines are designed and developed by RVM Systems, DRS / CDS compliant, future-proofed, and proven in almost all DRS / CDS systems.
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HLZ
Our toughest machine
The HLZ systems are installed in bottle depots, counting centres, redemption centres, and collection centres which receive mixed batches of used beverage containers from retailers, HoReCa businesses or consumers. The capacity of our HLZ high-performance counting and sorting machines ranges from 100–300 containers/minute. This machine is developed and delivered by the RVM Systems company Anker Andersen.
Frequently asked questions about reverse vending machines and Deposit return system
The UK Deposit Return Scheme is planned to start on 1 October 2027. From that date, a refundable deposit will be charged on eligible single-use drink containers at the point of purchase and refunded when the empty container is returned to an approved return point.
The scheme will cover eligible single-use PET plastic bottles, steel cans and aluminium cans between 150 ml and 3 litres.
Glass containers are not included in the scheme for England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
A small deposit is added to the price of drinks sold in eligible containers. Consumers can reclaim it by returning the empty container to an approved return point, such as a reverse vending machine at a supermarket, convenience store or other designated location. The refund can be received as a receipt voucher redeemable in store, a digital credit or, in some cases, cash. Approved return points will be required to accept eligible containers from any brand, not just the products they sell.
