TOMRA launches new compact reverse vending machine for retailers in Ireland

Global reverse vending leader, TOMRA Collection, has today announced the launch of their newest consumer-facing reverse vending machine in Ireland.

The TOMRA B5 Combi is the latest addition to the company’s line of reverse vending machines (RVM) offering innovation and affordability to stores across the country who want to participate in the deposit return scheme (DRS). With a small footprint of only 0.8 square meters, TOMRA B5 Combi offer a compact and efficient recycling solution for retailers who want to maximise retail space. As of 1st of February 2024, Irish retailers have introduced recycling points across their stores as part of Ireland’s new deposit return scheme to curb the volume of plastic waste sent to landfill.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ireland produces over 1.2 million tonnes of plastic waste each year. While recycling rates for glass and cardboard remain high at 84% and 73% respectively, only 28% of all plastic is properly recycled in Ireland.

TOMRA B5 Combi offers plug-and-play installation for effortless setup, seamlessly integrating into any retail into any retail environment. Its standout feature, a large 21.5” touch display, ensures user-friendliness, particularly for consumers new to deposit return systems, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging greater participation in recycling efforts.

Designed for convenience and versatility, the free-standing TOMRA B5 Combi can collect a combination of plastic bottles and cans in two separate bins or consolidate them into one, providing flexibility to accommodate varying recycling needs.

Founded in 1972, TOMRA’s extensive experience in reverse vending technology spans over 60 different markets globally, with its machines collectively capturing over 45 billion used bottles and cans annually. With this latest rollout of in-store machines in Ireland, retailers and consumers alike can play an important role in ensuring plastic bottles and cans are collected for recycling and kept out of nature.

Speaking about the Launch of TOMRA’s newest B5 Combi, TOMRA Head of Irish Sales, Peter Whelan said:

“We are excited to introduce our newest machine, the TOMRA B5 Combi, in Ireland. This latest addition to our renowned fleet of reverse vending machines enables Irish consumers to efficiently collect containers, preventing them from ending up in streets and landfills. With its user-friendly interface, seamless functionality, and space-saving design, TOMRA B5 Combi simplifies recycling for both retailers and shoppers”.

Also commenting on the Launch of TOMRA’s newest B5 Combi RVM, Managing Director at TOMRA Collection UK and Ireland, Truls Haug said:

“TOMRA Collection has consistently demonstrated its capacity to evolve and pioneer, delivering tailored solutions that meet our customers’ requirements. With the introduction of the TOMRA B5 Combi to Ireland, we are seamlessly merging cost- effectiveness and efficiency while maintaining the high standards our customers associate with TOMRA. Our goal is to transform recycling across a broader spectrum of stores that are eager to embark on their DRS journey.”