A portable reverse vending machine (RVM) was exhibited to Scottish politicians, grocery retailers, and drinks companies during a recent debate on the nation’s impending deposit return scheme.
The event was attended by organisations including the Scottish Grocers’ Federation and nationwide retailers with the discussion highlighting ‘scalable, inclusive solutions’ for every store type.
The event was organised by CMB RVM Solutions who exhibited their new portable reverse vending machine for the first time in Scotland. The RVM is designed to help small shops enable consumers to redeem a deposit once they have returned their used drinks containers.
The panel discussion featured insights from Maurice Golden MSP, Sarah Boyack MSP, Keep Scotland Beautiful CEO Barry Fisher, and Sarah Horner, director, Reloop UK and Ireland. The event focused on how retailers, drinks companies, and policymakers can prepare logistically for the introduction of the DRS next year.
CMB RVM Solutions is a new RVM initiative of three companies led by CMbE (Crown) and supported by Returmatic Solutions and Pure Recycle, offering customised DRS solutions for cities as well as rural areas. The RVMs take back empty plastic bottles and aluminium and steel cans then return a small deposit to consumers.
CMB RVM Solutions offers a range of RVMs ranging from mini, large, extra-large, and even mobile solutions.
Andrew Truelove, director of CMB RVM Solutions, said, “We’re right behind Scotland’s great retailers as they prepare for the introduction of the deposit return scheme in 2027. Our mission is simple: to support the UK’s DRS rollout with the most modern British-made RVMs that enable a full circular lifecycle — where aluminium cans and PET bottles are produced, consumed, collected, and recycled entirely within the UK.
“We look forward to working with Scotland’s retailers and brand-owners across the country in 2026 and beyond.”
