The reverse vending recycling machine is the “FIRST” domestic light bulb reverse vending recycling machine of its type in the World and has been jointly designed and developed by Revend Recycling and REPANT.

Increased demand for recycling of light bulbs and the international change over to CFL (long life – low energy) and LED domestic light bulbs and the recycling of domestic batteries is a key environment policy for Governments.

• Safety is paramount in design and functionality.
• Automated safe collection and recycling of domestic light bulbs, including incandescent bulbs; CFL light bulbs (which contain mercury – a hazardous waste) & LED light bulbs.
• Unique in-built technology safely recycles light bulbs containing mercury and other hazardous materials
• Automated soft drop system safely collects and lowers light bulbs into a special collection container, minimizing breakages.
• It is a 'stand-alone' machine similar in size to a vending machine.
• User automatically receives a reward incentive voucher which can be used for product discounts and sales incentives.
• Staffs do not need to touch the 'potentially harmful' recycled light bulbs when removing from the recycling bin.
• Unique technology facilitates the compiling of auditable statistics on bulb types by manufacturer and volumes recycled.
• User friendly LED touch screen menu includes option for numerous languages.
• Automatically sends text or email when secure light bulb storage container is nearly full and needs emptying.
• Complies with EU and USA environmental and recycling standards.