Uzbekistan launches reverse vending machines paying 150 soums per container
A pilot project to install reverse vending machines for collecting glass, aluminium, and plastic beverage containers has been launched in Uzbekistan, the Agency for Waste Management and Circular Economy Development reported.
For each accepted container, 150 soums is credited to the user. The money can be withdrawn to a Click wallet or donated to charity and tree-planting projects.
The agency is carrying out the project together with the Norwegian company TOMRA. The separately collected containers are sent for recycling to reuse the raw materials in manufacturing new products.
The first machine was installed in the Chilanzar district of Tashkent near the building of the National Ecology Committee at 7A Bunyodkor Street. If the pilot is successful, there are plans to phase in the machines in crowded public places and in regions across the country.
What it means
Residents can return used glass, aluminium, and plastic bottles or cans for 150 soums to a Click wallet or donate the funds to charity and tree planting.
Sources
- Spot.uz: В Узбекистане запустили фандоматы для сдачи тары — 150 сумов за штуку media outlet
- Podrobno.uz: В Узбекистане запустили фандоматы с выплатой 150 сумов за каждую сданную бутылку media outlet
- Anhor.uz: В Узбекистане запустили фандоматы: за сданную бутылку можно получить 150 сумов media outlet
- Nuz.uz: Сдавайте отходы — получайте кешбэк: в Ташкенте представят новый фандомат media outlet
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Published 25 September 2026, 06:46 · No updates · Russian original
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