Aldi seeks approval for bottle return machines in Norwich

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 07:01 · Archive

Aldi has submitted plans to Norwich City Council for reverse vending machines at its Plumstead Road store ahead of the October 2027 Deposit Return Scheme.

Aldi has lodged plans with Norwich City Council to build a dedicated recycling unit in the car park of its Plumstead Road store. The new recycling point would be built on the corner of the site and house at least two reverse vending machines, which will accept plastic bottles and steel or aluminium drinks cans.

The plans are linked to the government's new Deposit Return Scheme, due to come into force in October 2027. The scheme will require large retailers such as Aldi to accept empty containers and refund customers a 20p deposit that was paid when drinks were purchased.

According to the plans, the machines are expected to be heavily used, with around 38,000 container returns anticipated per store each week. Customers will receive a voucher which can be redeemed in store, exchanged for cash or donated to charity, with Teenage Cancer Trust selected as Aldi's chosen charity.

How it is being reported

• Supermarket submits bid for cash-back bottle return machineAldi plans reverse vending machines at its Plumstead Road, Norwich store, ahead of the October 2027 Deposit Return Scheme for bottles, cans and 20p refunds.Eastern Daily Press · 26 Oct, 06:00
• Supermarket submits bid for cash-back bottle return machineAldi plans reverse vending machines at its Plumstead Road, Norwich store, ahead of the October 2027 Deposit Return Scheme for bottles, cans and 20p refunds.Norwich Evening News · 26 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Aldi · Norwich City Council · Norwich · Plumstead Road · Teenage Cancer Trust

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