Collection and sorting technology for depots

TOMRA is more than technology, it's expertise in bottle depot optimization

Selling a piece of equipment is easy, becoming an expert in effective bottle depot design takes experience and time.

With global expertise and in-depth experience in the Canadian market, we understand even the smallest details when it comes to processing returnable containers at a depot.

We regularly go out into the field, analyze operations and continue to develop cutting-edge technologies to make the recycling experience easier, faster and more enjoyable for everyone.

Why choose TOMRA?

Helps attract and retain staff

Meet the challenges of the labor shortage by offering better working conditions, a safe environment and easier, more enjoyable work.

Optimizes productivity

Take advantage of our operations optimization expertise and automation technology to maximize your productivity. In so doing, improve your operating costs and profitability.

Offers an excellent customer experience
Minimize waiting and service times with high-efficiency systems. The high processing speed of TOMRA equipment allows customers to move in and out of the depot in record time.

The TOMRA Expert Line

The TOMRA Experte line represents our bottle depot automation solutions. It is an integrated ecosystem from start to finish, which includes customer-user solutions, back-end processing system, refund technology and digital tools.

Modular and flexible, each depot receives a customized solution based on its needs, available space and building technicalities.

Return solutions for end-users

Depending on the regulations, your customers' habits or the specifics of your province's deposit system, we have a great deal of flexibility in terms of user solutions for receiving your customers' containers at your depot.

Reverse vending machine

TOMRA T9

Your customers can return their beverage containers autonomously thanks to the TOMRA T9 reverse vending machine linked to a back-end processing system that takes in all types of material.

All types of material
TOMRA R1

Tried and tested in many countries around the world, the TOMRA R1 reverse vending machine reclaims up to 100 containers at a time. Your customers can return a large bag of aluminum and plastic containers autonomously, efficiently and accurately.

Aluminum and plastic

Bulk return solutions

Express bag drop

Your customers simply drop off their mixed container bags at the express bag return station and leave. The deposit refund is automatically added to the customer's account once the bag has been counted by the back-end processing system. 

All types of material
E100 bulk feeding solution

With the E100, your customers can drop off all their mixed containers at the same time, without interrupting their session.

All types of material

Employee-operated solution

Reception table

Your customers can return their containers to an ergonomic receiving table, operated by an employee. The containers are then redirected to a back-end processing system.

All types of material

Rear-end processing technology

In addition to user solution options, TOMRA offers a range of systems for recognition, counting, sorting, compaction and flexible rear storage (totes or bags). These systems are ideally suited to the processing of containers in depots, including bag drop or commercial volume (restaurants, bars and institutions).

Alberta - Nova Scotia - New Brunswick

The essential line

The essential line is an automated counting and sorting system for plastic and aluminum containers. It's ideal for depots requiring a space-saving or cost-effective solution.

Operational with a minimum of staff, this system can count and sort containers with great accuracy and performance. It also enables parallel processing for maximum throughput.

5 million containers or less per year
The high speed line

The high speed line is a fully automated, modular system featuring state-of-the-art technology for sorting and counting all containers for Canada's regional recycling programs.

Easily adaptable to your needs and the volume of containers handled, this solution is ideal for automating and optimizing the operations of large bottle depots, allowing the team to focus on the customer experience.

From 5 to 35 million containers per year

British Columbia

The express line

Small and efficient, the express line is at the heart of your operations. It is designed to handle the volumes of your commercial accounts (restaurants, bars and institutions) and bag drop service. It can easily be operated by a single employee, thanks to its user-friendly design.

This system is scalable and modular, to adapt to your business and your needs. It can be connected to a client-user solution and to a larger processing line. See the evolutive line for for its extended design. 

5 million containers and more per year
The compact line

The compact line will provide an automated container collection, counting and sorting solution for depots handling a smaller volume of containers and requiring a space-saving solution. Stay tuned for more details!

1 to 3 million containers per year
The evolutive line

This line automates the collection, counting, sorting and processing of returnable containers, allowing your team to concentrate on customer service.

Connected to T9 reverse vending machines (client-user interface), this solution features a back-end system for high-volume container handling. It integrates the express line for processing your commercial accounts (restaurants, bars and institutions) and the bag drop service.

10 million containers and more per year

Quebec

The urban

The urban system is designed for the smallest depots in Quebec. It incorporates T70 Double Plus reverse vending machines, which accept all types of materials. It also incorporates an express bag drop system and a cash machine. In addition to being the least expensive on the market, this solution offers the highest capacity in the smallest space.

5 to 10 million containers per year
The classic

The classic system has been developed for depots handling large volumes of containers. The system is modular, fully automated and equipped with cutting-edge technology to collect, sort and count all the containers in Quebec's new deposit program. It offers various return solutions for customer-users, making recycling even easier, faster and more pleasant for everyone. 

10 million containers and more per year

Other provinces

Our depot automation systems can be adapted to any province in Canada. Do you have a project in mind? We'll be happy to advise you and help you find the best equipment for your situation.

Download our portfolio

Click here to see all our collection and sorting solutions for depots in a downloadable portfolio.

Deposit refund technologies

With your equipment, TOMRA provides you with several technological solutions to ensure flexible, autonomous and secure deposit redemption for your customers. Keep up with new market standards and meet your customers' needs by offering digital redemption or cash redemption via a cash machine.

Digital refund

Your customers can redeem or accumulate deposit refunds directly in an online account.

Cash refund via a cash machine

For customers who prefer cash refunds, TOMRA offers a cash machine that allows quick, safe and independent refunds.

Management and optimization tools

Benefit from the latest digital tools to help you manage your recycling operations more efficiently.

Data and reports

Access valuable information on equipment utilization, performance and container volumes to help you manage your operations.

Secure receipt control

Secure your transactions by creating unique barcodes that authenticate receipts at the time of reimbursement. This way, avoid any form of fraud.

Notifications and support

Receive real-time status notifications so you know when your equipment needs attention, and access a help desk.

Benefit from a team ready to help fast

Our remote diagnostic and support tools and network of certified service technicians ensure that your equipment is always available when your customers are ready to recycle.

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Province-wide service of certified technicians

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Real-time remote monitoring of equipment status

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Expert online assistance 7 days a week

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Start-up support and training

Any questions?

Our team will be happy to answer your questions!

Contact us

1-866-364-1980 (toll-free)

1-844-508-9475 (Western Canada)

Address

20500 Clark-Graham Ave., Baie-D'Urfé, QC H9X 4B6