Automated Reverse Vending (RVM) Recycling Kiosk Solver

Model smart bottle & can redemption kiosks (TOMRA / Envipco), container deposit state handling fees ($0.03–$0.04/container), and scrap commodity revenues.

Kiosk Count & Daily Throughput

Number of Reverse Vending Kiosks (RVMs)

Daily Bottles & Cans Collected Per Kiosk

State Statutory Handling Fee Reimbursed ($ / container - e.g. $0.035)

Crushed Aluminum & Flaked PET Commodity Value ($ / container)

RVM Compactor Kiosk Turnkey Cost ($ / unit)

Annual Recycling Economics

Annual Gross Handling Fees & Scrap Sales

$153,300 / yr

Annual Operating Expenses (Hauling, Power, Maintenance)

$32,400 / yr

Net Operating Cash Flow

+$120,900 / yr

Kiosk Hardware Payback Period

8.3 Months Payback (144% ROI)