TOMRA B5 reverse vending machine is the first model from TOMRA's Basic Line. Designed to make recycling easier, this machine features TOMRA Essential Technology™ at its core.
The TOMRA B5 is easy to use. Just plug it into a regular outlet, inside or outside, and it's ready to go!
This compact reverse vending machine is perfect for your store, only taking up 0.8 sqm. The large 21.5" screen ensures a seamless experience for both retailers and consumers, enhancing accessibility and ease of use. Moreover, the TOMRA B5's free-standing design automates container handling, saving valuable time for your personnel and streamlining operations.
The TOMRA B5 is a compact reverse vending machine that conveniently and efficiently kickstarts your recycling journey. Simply plug into a single-phase outlet indoors or under cover outdoors, and you’re ready to go. In just 0.8 sqm, you have everything you need to offer a simple recycling solution in a professional-looking package that maximizes retail space and frees up your staff’s time thanks to automated handling.
Seamless and engaging for users and staff alike
The large, 21.5” screen and easy-to-read user guidance make for effortless recycling. Use the screen to share in-store marketing messages to offer a great customer experience and increase engagement. The machine’s internal design and step-by-step on-screen cleaning instructions make it easy to clean, simple to empty, and seamless to operate, so you can spend less time maintaining your recycling solution and more time tending to your store.
TOMRA B5´s automated container processing enables a safe, efficient, hygienic and accurate alternative to manual sorting. Choose the right solution for your store with the option to accept plastic bottles or a mix of plastic bottles and cans. This standalone machine recognizes, compacts and stores used beverage containers. Plus, TOMRA Essential Technology™ offers precise counting so your customers receive the right payout and can get shopping faster.
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Meet the TOMRA Basic Line family
TOMRA B5 Combi
Choose between 1 or 2 bins, and accept PET bottles and cans.
TOMRA B5 Flaker
This standalone machine recognizes, flakes and stores used PET bottles.
TOMRA B5 SoftDrop
Recognizes and stores, non-compacted PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans.
TOMRA B5 Mix
Recognizes, compacts and stores, PET bottles, cans or a mix.
For a simple reason it was price point and its capacity. It’s infeed speed and its ease of use with the 21-inch screen."
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Ensure peace of mind for store colleagues. Our proactive, remote machine monitoring and network of field technicians keep your reverse vending equipment working hard for your business.
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TOMRA Essential Technology™
Our cutting-edge image-based recognition identifies beverage containers by color, shape, and size.
Combined with weight and metal sensors, it ensures precise sorting, while motion detection further helps detect and prevent fraud.
With a comprehensive database of container types, the system can be further trained to accept market-specific containers and sorting tasks, enhancing recycling efficiency.
