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A '''reverse vending machine''' is a device that accepts used (empty) ] and returns money to the user (the reverse of the typical vending cycle). The machines were popular in states that enacted mandatory ] laws where bottlers paid funds into a centralized pool to be disbursed to people who recycled the containers. Any excess funds were to be used for general environmental cleanup. A '''reverse vending machine''' is a device that accepts used (empty) ] and returns money to the user (the reverse of the typical vending cycle). The machines were popular in states that enacted mandatory ] laws where bottlers paid funds into a centralized pool to be dispersed to people who recycled the containers. Any excess funds were to be used for general environmental cleanup.


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Revision as of 18:35, 28 January 2006

A reverse vending machine is a device that accepts used (empty) beverage containers and returns money to the user (the reverse of the typical vending cycle). The machines were popular in states that enacted mandatory recycling laws where bottlers paid funds into a centralized pool to be dispersed to people who recycled the containers. Any excess funds were to be used for general environmental cleanup.

History

Several patents were awarded to Bruce DeWoolfson in the 1980's covering the technology behind the reverse vending machine. Those patents were assigned to a company, Environmental Products Corporation, that manufactured and supported the machines.

UK History

Reverse Vending Corporation is a British company that specialise in reverse vending machine systems, installation, material recovery and recycling, through its experienced management team in RV technology, recycling and waste management. Reverse Vending Corporation is the leading UK distributor and operator of automated machines that utilise advanced technology to identify, sort, collect and process used beverage containers

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