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3500+Locations to return bottles and cans using a reverse vending machine in Norway
For retail outlets
Deposit systems for retail outlets
All sellers of returnable beverage containers are required to accept deposit returns. We make it easy for you to meet the requirements while providing your customers with a positive deposit return experience.
~10,000Manual deposit return points without a reverse vending machine
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This is how it works
7 simple steps from registration to payment
1
Sign up
Register as an approved deposit recipient with Infinitum. This is free of charge.
2
Order equipment
Order Infinitum bags, deposit container bins and anything else you need. You can place your order with your wholesaler or through Infinitum’s online store.
3
Receive equipment
The equipment will be shipped to you after you place your order.
4
Receive deposit returns
Receive bottles and cans from customers and refund the deposit. If you have a reverse vending machine, it is quick and easy!
5
Collect and label
Put the deposited bottles and cans in the bags and seal them with the sealing ties. For those of you with a reverse vending machine, bottles and cans are compressed and placed directly into the bags. All bags are marked with a unique barcode, so only Infinitum bags can be used.
6
Schedule a pickup
Schedule a free pickup when your bags are ready. Fill them all the way to the top for the most efficient and eco-friendly transport possible.
7
Receive payment
The deposited bottles and cans are transported to Infinitum’s facilities where they are then counted. You receive payment twice a month. For those of you with a reverse vending machine, the machine reports directly to Infinitum and you receive faster payments.
Membership benefits
Free pickup
We pick up the deposit returns free of charge at your location.
Handling fee – manual deposit return
You will receive a reimbursement of NOK 0.10 per bottle/ and NOK 0.05 per can, in addition to the deposit.
Handling fee – reverse vending machine
In 2026, stores with reverse vending machines that compress bottles and cans will receive a reimbursement of NOK 0.281 per plastic bottle and NOK 0.225 per can. The reimbursement is adjusted annually based on several underlying cost indices. In addition, you are reimbursed for the deposit you have paid to customers.
Become a member and get started
Easy registration and quick setup
Payment
Payments are made twice a month after the deposit returns have been received and registered. Upon settlement, you receive a credit note showing which bags the payment relates to.
Example:
913801010/313-315, 323,325
913801010:Indicates which production facility the bags are registered at
313-315:Three sacks – numbers 313, 314 and 315
323,325:Two sacks – numbers 323 and 325
Guides and help
Resources and guidance
Download the deposit guide
Everything you need to know about handling bottles and cans
Reverse vending machine
The most common solution for stores. The machine automatically accepts, registers and compresses the beverage containers.
- Easy for customers
- Little work for employees
- Takes up less space during storage and transport
Manual deposit return
An option for smaller retail outlets. Customers hand in their used beverage containers to employees, who accept and process the deposit.
- Lower cost
- Takes up less space
- More personalized customer service
Deposit system for retail outlets
Every bottle and can counts. Together, we make it easy to safeguard resources and give customers a good experience when they deposit their used beverage containers in stores.