Return machine
ReturnCube
One machine for all systems and locations
The ReturnCube is our universal, automated return infrastructure that ends return chaos in the circular economy. Using advanced AI image recognition, the machine processes every type of reusable item fully automatically. The return process is designed to be as intuitive as possible – eliminating long queues, increasing customer satisfaction and relieving staff of manual return tasks. For maximum flexibility in every use case, the station offers individually configurable payout options: users can receive their deposit as cash, app credit, voucher, bank transfer or via an MDB interface.
147 × 70 × 53 cm
height × width × depth
80 kg
weight
270–1,000 L
modular storage volume
0 to +50 °C
indoor use
Built for reuse that runs itself.
- AI image recognitionPrecisely identifies a wide range of reusable containers within seconds, from coffee cups to pizza boxes.
- Interactive smart displayIntuitive user guidance and direct customer communication at the point of return.
- Modular storage volumeCapacity grows with on-site requirements and adapts flexibly to different locations.
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)
147 × 70 × 53 cm
Weight
80 kg
Storage volume
270 L (expandable to 1,000 L)
Climate
Indoor, 0 to +50 °C, max. 80 % humidity
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: stainless steel or powder-coated steel; 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.