Reverse Vending Systems

Here are some answers to common Reverse Vending questions we get asked.

Q, What is the power consumption of the machines?

A, Stand by: 40 W

A, Machines without compactor 400 W

A, Machines with compactor 1.600 W.

Q. Are reverse vending machines safe to use and what would happen if hands are accidentally (or deliberately) placed into the machine?

Question asked by : John Biggins - Senior Quality Advisor

A. Reverse Vending Machines have been used for over four decades; the technology within the machines is the highest technology currently available. The receiving aperture has several strategically placed internal sensors, the sensors detect movement and obstructions. The sensors would identify that an obstruction has occurred (in this case a hand or an arm) immediately shutting down the rotation of the rollers and illuminating a red warning light on the front panel alongside a text “warning of obstruction” on the led display.

The only moving parts in the aperture (The horizontal in-feed system) are rollers, so these could not actually damage limbs, however the above process ensures that this instance cannot even happen. The machines are fully tested and comply with all machine certification throughout the Globe.

The aperture (The horizontal in-feed system) is actually in a completely separate compartment from the cross cutting compactor, therefore limbs etc can never actually reach the compactor (which is also protected by several sensors).

Q. How many Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) are there in the World?

A. There are over 100,000 Reverse Vending Machines installed Worldwide.

Q. Are the RVM's noisy?

A. No, the noise level is 78 dB The decibel (dB) is used to measure sound level,( a further reduction to 68 dB

is achievable with a Noise Reduction Package)

Q. Is installation difficult?

A. No. All that is required is a standard 13 amp electric plug.

Avery IT technicians install and commission the reVend™ Reverse Vending machines
Clients are trained to familiarise them with reVend™ Reverse Vending Machines,free of charge for details of our extensive client care ,please contact us

Q, Can the machines be connected to a secure internet connection?

A, Yes, when the machines are ordered " to be online", then all that is needed is a socket and a standard telephone/ ISDN connection to automatically transmit recycling data.

Q.How many barcodes do the machines hold?

A.The memory is expandable, however the Reverse Vending Machines hold over 10,000 individual barcodes as standard.

Q. How many used beverage containers does an RVM accept?

A. This depends upon the RVM model. The ‘stand alone’ reVend 300 & ReVend 360 will generally hold 1000 cans and/or PET bottles before needing to be .emptied .

Q.How much Energy do the machines use?

A. The machines use (aprox) 40 watts .Equating to aprox 15 pence (£Sterling) a day to run

Q. Does the RVM require regular maintenance.

A. No. The RVM requires very little maintenance. This is tried & tested technology, however, we recommend that clients enter into a maintenance agreement with Avery (see Partners) who install the RVM; provide a 24/7 maintenance service and monitor & collate the RVM recycling statistics.

If you have any questions , please contact us, we may even publish your question on our website

Using a Reverse Vending Machine More >>>

The recycler simply places the empty bottle or can in the receiving aperture. The recycler is also guided through this process by the on screen help monitor and instructions illustrated on the machine. More >>>

The horizontal in-feed system allows the user to insert containers quickly and easily. More >>>

The bottle or can is automatically rotated; scanned by a UPC Scanner, which reads the beverage container's UPC code (bar code). Once a container is scanned and identified (matched to database) , it is processed and typically crushed to reduce its size so as to increase storage capacity. A special material recognition system can be used in addition to the bar code scanner when needed.

Any unacceptable objects or unsuitable materials are automatically rejected. More >>>

The recycler receives an incentive rewards voucher which is automatically dispensed by the RVM. The voucher may be redeemed as part of an incentive scheme for example, in store at a supermarket or purchase discount on a related product.

Schools and Colleges have used the recycling incentive vouchers scheme to encourage timely homework, good behaviour and class attendance by students (see Education sector)

A large number of bottles or cans maybe received by the RVM, which automatically records the “value” of the used beverage containers recycled prior to issuing the incentive voucher . More >>>

The data acquisition capabilities of the in-built computer software facilitate data analysis by bottle and/or can type, quantity & brand to be accessed from an authorised computer user anywhere in the UK via an internal ISDN modem.

The data can be analysed & highlighted according to quantities received, by type of material and/or brand each hour, day, month as required.

The RVM’s are accessible remotely allowing updates, voucher details, bar code data bases etc to be updated via the internet by any authorised user .

The RVM will also inform the maintenance company of any faults or if it requires attention via the internal ISDN modem. It will also inform the operative if the large receptor container require emptying More >>>

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Scottish Green Award

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RUSU Win Award

Reading University Students’ Union pick up a coveted Silver Sound Impact Award for installing a reVend Reverse Vending Recycling Machine

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