DRS-certified reverse vending
for UK retail.

UK retailers are required to operate a certified return point from 1 October 2027. Retearn's DRS-certified machines automate container collection and earn a 5p handling fee per return.

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Enter your expected daily return volume. We will show your projected annual handling fee income and recommend the right machine.

Estimated container returns per day

200

returns/day

Manual handling

£2,190

estimated per year at 3p/return

Difference with RVM: +£1,460/year

Retearn RVM

£3,650

estimated per year at 5p/return

More than manual handling

Recommended machine Reklaim Ace Ideal for your daily return volume. Compact, automated, and DRS-certified.

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A certified RVM for every retail scale.

Reklaim Ace for convenience and forecourt retail. Reklaim Bulk for large supermarkets and shopping centres.

Reklaim Ace

Compact, high-performance RVM for convenience and forecourt retail.

Reklaim Ace processes PET bottles, aluminium cans, and glass (Wales) with no staff involvement. Designed for sites with limited floor space and up to 1,000 daily container returns.

Accepts all DRS-eligible container materials
7-inch touchscreen with instant voucher redemption
Low footprint — fits standard retail back-of-house
Remote monitoring with real-time fill-level alerts

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Reklaim Ace reverse vending machine — compact design for retail stores

Reklaim Bulk

High-capacity RVM for large supermarkets and shopping centres.

Reklaim Bulk is designed for sites processing more than 1,500 containers per day. High-capacity internal storage and a wide-format inlet maintain throughput through peak trading hours without staff intervention.

High-capacity internal storage with fewer collection runs
Large-format display and contactless redemption
Wide-format inlet for high-throughput, queue-free returns
Integrated reporting for back-office reconciliation

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UK-certified. Field-proven. Ready for deployment.

DRS Certified

Both Reklaim machines are built to meet the technical requirements of the UK Deposit Return Scheme. Approved for use as certified return points from day one of the scheme.

Remote Monitoring

Track fill levels, return volumes, and earnings in real time through a cloud dashboard. Get automatic alerts before the machine needs emptying, so your store never has to turn a customer away.

UK Installation and Service

Our team handles site survey, delivery, and installation. Ongoing service and maintenance is provided by engineers based in the UK, with fast response times and direct support.

What UK retailers need to know about the Deposit Return Scheme.

The UK Deposit Return Scheme requires all in-scope retailers to operate a certified return point from 1 October 2027. Registration with Exchange for Change opens Q3 2026. Early preparation is strongly advised.

Read the full UK DRS guide

Now: Assess and plan

Contact Retearn. Confirm your site's floor space, return volume, and machine requirements.

Q3 2026: Register

1 October 2027: Go live

The scheme launches. Your machine starts accepting returns and earning 5p per container from day one.

Get in touch

Speak to Retearn before registration opens.

Exchange for Change registration opens Q3 2026. Our team will confirm machine requirements, site specifications, and installation timelines so you are certified and operational from October 2027.

Confirm which machine suits your return volume and floor space
Understand the £6,000 government grant and eligibility criteria
Receive a site assessment and indicative installation schedule
No commitment required

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DRS-certified reverse vendingfor UK retail.