Consumer Deposits
It all starts when the consumer places a container in the reception opening on the machine.  Containers then revolve, are scanned and identified, before automatically being fed through an aperture where they are compacted or shredded.  This process is explained sequentially, with user directions displayed on an LCD screen positioned on the main frame of the machine.

Recognition & Sorting
As the container is scanned and identified, i.e. barcodes being matched with the on-board database, the computer determines how the container is to be processed, crushed or shredded. This function reduces container size, avoid spillages of liquid and minimises any storage/transport capacity required later.
'Alien' or unrecognised containers/objects (including full containers) will be rejected on receipt because they are too heavy or not recognised by the computer/scanner.  As a result these objects drop into a compartment at the base of the machine, where they may be recovered and disposed of separately.

Receipts & Records
Once all containers have been deposited by the consumer, he/she may then press a button triggering a receipt which is automatically issued by the Ecoverter.  This print-out shows how many containers, by type, have been recovered to date and how many have been deposited by this particular consumer.  In addition the database records the weight of materials recovered and other accurate performance data to support waste transfer requirements and marketing initiatives. In addition SMARTcard systems may also be incorporated, linking to compatible systems including EPOS and cashless programmes.

Remote Control
The Ecoverter's database is accessible remotely.  This permits updates to programmes, amendments to information and voucher reports, the adding of new information to bar code data bases and such like.

Reporting Defaults
Our system is also capable of reporting default activity and alert central control to task engineers to respond in the shortest time possible.  

Recovery for Recycling
Once containers are reduced in size they are held in lined bins within the machine until the computer reports the need to remove and empty them.  Materials are held in heavy duty plastic bags which may be sealed before removal containing any liquid residue securely, so keeping the immediate area clean, reducing the likelihood of attracting insects and vermin. 
These bags are collected by Recycling Options or their local agents and taken to their dedicated transfer station before the content is processed further and transported to recycling plants.