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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

Recycling Options Limited is the sole distributor for Envipco in the United Kingdom. They provide a comprehensive range of automated reverse vending recycling machines and other environmental service equipment. A total solution service package is provided to meet most requirements, incorporating installation, maintenance, material recovery and disposal for recycling. Specialist areas include support for the vending industry, schools and colleges, local authority and community amenity sites, street scene recovery and front of store recycling.

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