Return your containers

Find a Return Point

Return your empty beverage containers at one of the 330 Reverse Vending Machines across Malta and Gozo, or at a participating retailer — and reclaim your €0.10 deposit on the spot.

Reverse Vending Machine

Smart RVMs scan each container, confirm it’s in scope, and issue your refund or voucher instantly. Located at supermarkets, public hubs and retailers island-wide.

Participating retailer

Many retailers accept returns manually over the counter and refund your deposit, depending on their floor area and setup.

Public recycling hubs

Establishment cardholders can use BCRS Establishment Cards at public recycling hubs to return collected containers.

Interactive map

Return points across Malta & Gozo

Finding your nearest RVM is as easy as searching for any other service. Explore return locations on the map below.

Top tips

Three things to get your deposit back

1
Keep it whole

Don’t crush or damage the container — the barcode must be readable by the machine.

2
Keep the barcode intact

The Reverse Vending Machine scans the barcode to confirm the container is in scope.

3
Empty it out

Return empty containers — no liquid left inside — so they can be accepted and recycled.