Return machine
CityCube
One machine for all systems and locations
The CityCube brings our automated return infrastructure to where life happens – outdoors. As a robust outdoor solution, it ends reuse chaos in public spaces, theme parks and at large events. With advanced AI image recognition, the station processes all kinds of reusable items fully automatically, even bulky packaging such as pizza boxes. Returning stays as intuitive as ever: the weatherproof construction and integrated climate control ensure smooth, year-round operation in any weather.
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171 × 73 × 53 cm
height × width × depth
150 kg
weight
270–1,000 L
modular storage volume
−20 to +60 °C
outdoor use
Built for reuse that runs itself.
- Year-round outdoor operationA robust, weatherproof build with integrated climate control delivers performance in any weather.
- Interactive smart displayIntuitive user guidance and direct customer communication at the point of return.
- Intuitive public useAn extremely simple return process ensures high acceptance in public spaces, eliminates queues and prevents user frustration.
You decide how deposits are paid out.
The operator sets the payout method and can store individual deposit amounts – so the machine fits your reuse system and your transactions.
- Cash
- App credit
- Voucher
- Bank transfer
- MDB interface
From espresso cups to pizza boxes.
- Cups
- Bowls
- Plates
- Burger packaging
- Pizza boxes
- Sushi packaging
Recognised by
- AI image recognition
- QR code
- RFID
- Colour
- Contour
- Logo
The hard facts.
Dimensions (H × W × D)
171 × 73 × 53 cm
Weight
150 kg
Storage volume
270 L (expandable to 1,000 L)
Climate
−20 °C to +60 °C (with active heating and ventilation)
Power
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Connectivity
4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, LAN, API
Detection
AI image recognition, QR code, RFID, color, contour, logo
Material
Exterior: aluminium; interior: stainless steel
We don't sell machines. We provide them.
Every CircleCube is available only as Hardware as a Service – no purchase and no high upfront investment.
Long-term rental
Machines are leased on long-term agreements, so there is no high upfront investment.
Service included
A monthly service fee covers continuous software updates and maintenance.
Swap, repair, redeploy
If a machine breaks, we swap it, repair it in-house and put it back into circulation.
Bring the Cube to your location.
Tell us where reuse should run. We show you how the Cube fits in.