TOMRA B5

A simple start to recycling
  • Designed for low to medium volume stores
  • Accept plastic bottles and cans
  • Up to 40 containers per minute
Details
Standalone reverse vending machine
Powered with TOMRA Essential Technology™
Specifications

Dimensions

Width (mm)
880 mm
Depth (mm)
930 mm
Height min (mm)
1680 mm
Height max (mm)
1890 mm
Height min-max (mm)
1680-1890
Footprint (m2)
0.8 m²
Weight (kg)
324 kg
Infeed height min (mm)
1358 mm
Infeed height max (mm)
1358 mm
Infeed height min-max (mm)
1358
Adjustment range for height (mm) +25
0 mm

Storage Capacity

Storage Capacity Plastic Bottles per bin (up to)
420
Storage Capacity Cans per bin (up to)
850

Environmental

Humidity Max (%) Maximum 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
90 %
Temperature Min (C)
10 °C
Temperature Max (C)
35 °C
Temperature Min (C)
none °C
Temperature Max (C)
none °C

Electrical

Power Consumption Max (kW)
1.9 kW
Power Consumption Standby (kW)
0.07 kW
Mains Voltage (V)
220-240 V
Mains Frequency (Hz)
50/60 Hz
Mains Phase
single

Standard Configuration

Machine Type
standalone
Additional Machine Type Configuration
none
Adjustment Hight Included
No
Bin Unload Direction
front
End of lane configurations
none
Number of Cabinets
none
Number of Bins per cabinet
1-2
Compactor Included
Yes
Compactor type
Combi crusher for plastic bottles and cans
Available Colors
dark_grey, black
User Interface
touchscreen, user_guiddance
Display Included
Yes
Display Type
touchscreen
User Interface
21.5” touch display with user guidance on machine screen
Display Size (inch)
21.5
Printer Included
Yes
Printer Type
thermal

Market

Available Countries
GLOBAL, AE, CZ, GB, IE, SG, ES, IT, PT, SE, GR, PL, RS
Placement Fit
convenience_store

Recognition

Recognition Technology
TOMRA Essential Technology™ (Container recognition, weight detection, metal detection, 360° barcode and 2D code reading, full container detection)
Speed Capability (up to containers/min)
40
Accepted Containers
plastic_bottles, aluminum_cans, mix

Connectivity

External IT Interface
LAN (ethernet/TCP IP)
Backroom Integration Supported
No

TOMRA B5 - A simple start to recycling

Plug right in and start recycling

The TOMRA B5 is a compact reverse vending machine that conveniently and efficiently kickstarts your recycling journey. Simply plug into a single-phase outlet indoors or under cover outdoors, and you’re ready to go. In just 0.8 sqm, you have everything you need to offer a simple recycling solution in a professional-looking package that maximizes retail space and frees up your staff’s time thanks to automated handling.

Seamless and engaging for users and staff alike

The large, 21.5” screen and easy-to-read user guidance make for effortless recycling. Use the screen to share in-store marketing messages to offer a great customer experience and increase engagement. The machine’s internal design and step-by-step on-screen cleaning instructions make it easy to clean, simple to empty, and seamless to operate, so you can spend less time maintaining your recycling solution and more time tending to your store.

Enjoy accurate returns with speed, safety, and efficiency

TOMRA B5´s automated container processing enables a safe, efficient, hygienic and accurate alternative to manual sorting. Choose the right solution for your store with the option to accept plastic bottles or a mix of plastic bottles and cans. This standalone machine recognizes, compacts and stores used beverage containers. Plus, TOMRA Essential Technology™ offers precise counting so your customers receive the right payout and can get shopping faster.

With over 50 years of experience in deposit return systems, in over 60 markets, and in every part of the value chain, TOMRA is your reliable recycling partner. We have an extensive service and support team and a broad range of reverse vending solutions, so you can count on TOMRA to help you provide a great recycling experience for your store, your staff, and your customers.

Meet the TOMRA Basic Line family

TOMRA B5 Combi

Choose between 1 or 2 bins, and accept PET bottles and cans.

TOMRA B5 Flaker

This standalone machine recognizes, flakes and stores used PET bottles.

TOMRA B5 SoftDrop

Recognizes and stores, non-compacted PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans.

TOMRA B5 Mix

Recognizes, compacts and stores, PET bottles, cans or a mix.

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For a simple reason it was price point and its capacity. It’s infeed speed and its ease of use with the 21-inch screen."

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Digital Solutions & Service

TOMRA Essential Technology™

Our cutting-edge image-based recognition identifies beverage containers by color, shape, and size.

Combined with weight and metal sensors, it ensures precise sorting, while motion detection further helps detect and prevent fraud.

With a comprehensive database of container types, the system can be further trained to accept market-specific containers and sorting tasks, enhancing recycling efficiency.