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RVM recycling • Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

Reverse vending machine in the UAE for bottle and can recycling

An RVM that scans, compacts and rewards every PET bottle and aluminium can, with ESG reporting per site. From AED 25,000 + VAT, with ESG leasing for malls, campuses and corporates.

3-year warranty2-hr Dubai repairScheduled collectionsVAT invoice

EcoCycle RVM PET and cans
Reverse vending machine for bottle and can recycling in the UAE
BuyAED 25,000–38,000
LeaseESG leasing

Prices exclude 5% UAE VAT. Rewards setup and ESG dashboard included.

How much is a reverse vending machine in the UAE? A reverse vending machine (RVM) costs AED 25,000–38,000 + 5% VAT in the UAE. It accepts PET bottles and aluminium cans, verifies each one in 1.5 seconds, compacts them and issues a QR reward. ESG leasing is available, and we install across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

How a recycling vending machine works

Scan, compact, reward. Both models share the same recognition engine and ESG dashboard.

01

Scan

The RVM identifies PET bottles and aluminium cans in 1.5 seconds by barcode, weight and shape, and rejects liquids, glass and general rubbish before they reach the bin.

02

Compact

The industrial model flattens containers and holds 800+ before a collection. Full-bin telemetry tells our logistics team when to collect.

03

Reward

Each verified container issues a QR reward: retail credits, delivery credits, loyalty points or internal sustainability points. No cash is kept inside the machine.

Housings are rated for UAE heat, from air-conditioned mall atriums to shaded outdoor sites. 4G telemetry reports units, material split and bin fill per site in the vending management software.

Reverse vending machine price in the UAE

Two throughput tiers. Choose by daily container volume and floor space. Prices exclude 5% VAT.

EcoCycle Compact

From AED 25,000

Best for: Offices, schools, residential lobbies

Single feed, 400-container bin, 32″ instruction screen, standard 13A power

EcoCycle Max

AED 32,000–38,000

Best for: Malls, transport hubs, large campuses

Dual feed, compactor, 800+ capacity, 43″ promo screen, brand-wrap panels

Reverse vending machine buy, lease and placement options in the UAE
OptionAEDIncludes
Buy outrightAED 25,000–38,000 + VATInstall, rewards setup, 3-year warranty
ESG leaseQuoted per programmeCollections, ESG reporting and servicing
Free placementAED 0 on select sitesHigh-footfall malls and campuses
Operator trade licenceAED 11,500–16,000 per yearOnly if you run machines commercially

Compare every category on the vending machine price list or check whether your site qualifies for free placement.

Where an RVM collects the most bottles and cans

Reverse vending works where drink volumes are constant and people pass the machine every day.

Shopping malls

Food-court and entrance placements, so shoppers recycle on the way out. The Max model's 43″ screen doubles as sponsor media.

Universities and schools

Rewards-driven recycling drives with leaderboards for students and staff.

Residential towers

Lobby bottle collection that residents use daily, emptied on a schedule.

Corporate headquarters

ESG dashboards for CSR reporting. Pair with smart vending machines to close the buy-and-recycle loop in one pantry.

Coverage: we install and service reverse vending machines in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with scheduled collections of compacted material to recyclers.

ESG reporting, collections and warranty

The machine is half the programme. Reporting and collections make it work for a sustainability team.

ESG dashboards

Per-site units recycled, material split, bin fill and collection volumes, ready for CSR and UAE Net Zero 2050 disclosures. Lease plans add quarterly ESG impact summaries.

Collections and 3-year warranty

Full-bin alerts trigger collections of compacted material. Purchases carry a 3-year warranty with 2-hour response in Dubai, and lease plans bundle compactor servicing and screen content.

Spec sheet

AI Recycling RVM specifications

Key figures for 2026 buyers. Prices in AED, before 5% UAE VAT.

AI Recycling RVM specifications
Buy priceAED 25,000–38,000 + 5% VAT
Lease / modelESG leasing available
RecognitionPET and aluminium identified in 1.5 s by barcode, weight and shape
CapacityCompact: 400-container bin • Industrial: 800+ with compactor
Screen32″ instruction screen (compact) • 43″ promo screen (industrial)
RewardsQR rewards: retail credits and loyalty points
PowerStandard 13A (compact)
Warranty3-year commercial warranty on purchases, stocked spares
Lead timeSite survey within 24 h, install in 3–5 working days
Dimensions & weightFull H×W×D and weight on the model spec sheet sent with your quote

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