Ireland’s First Quantum outdoor bulk RVM Collects 1 Million containers in 3 Months

Ireland’s First Quantum Installation Collects
1 Million Containers in Just 3 Months

Blanchardstown, 1^st December 2025 –  Ireland has reached a significant milestone in its recycling journey. The first- Envipco Quantum Bulk Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) installed in the country—located at the Furey Smyth Group’s EUROSPAR store in Blanchardstown—has processed over 1 million beverage containers in just three months. This achievement showcases the strong consumer acceptance of Quantum’s easy and fast recycling experience.

EUROSPAR Hartstown  and Envipco teams celebrating 1 million containers with Ireland’s first Quantum.

A Major Step Forward for Retail Recycling in Dublin

As the first retailer in Dublin to install the Quantum Outdoor Bulk RVM, the Furey Smyth Group took a pioneering approach to improving recycling accessibility, customer convenience, and store efficiency. The installation was completed smoothly and quickly, enabling the team to integrate the solution into daily operations without disruption.

Placing the Quantum outdoors has proven particularly beneficial. It frees up valuable indoor space, allows customers to access the machine at any time, and helps drive additional foot traffic into the store. The combination of convenience, speed, and easy access has noticeably enhanced the customer experience and strengthened the store’s reputation as a forward-thinking retailer.

Nick Preater, Key Account Manager at Envipco, and Chris Furey, Managing Director of the Furey Smyth Group, pictured together alongside the Quantum system.

“Chris’s decision to be the first retailer in Ireland to install a Quantum has been a real success. Customers love it and keep coming back.”
— says Nick Preater, Key Account Manager at Envipco

“The Quantum is very convenient and fast. Customers come in with full bags of PET bottles and cans and empty them straight into the machine. It processes around 100 containers per minute, so they get their voucher quickly and head right back into the store.”

Quantum Makes Day-to-Day Operation Simple

Thanks to the Quantum’s speed and high capacity, the machine has been able to handle exceptionally large volumes from day one. Processing 1 million containers in just 90 days demonstrates the machine’s ability to support both busy locations and growing consumer participation in Ireland’s DRS.

Chris Furey, Managing Director of the Furey Smyth Group, with Ireland’s first Quantum Bulk RVM
at EUROSPAR Hartstown.

“High volume is no problem.”
— says Chris Furey, Managing Director, Furey Smyth Group, adding that "the Quantum’s large bin capacity, quick bin-swap process, and smart notification alerts have made managing the system simple and dependable, allowing staff to spend more time focusing on customers."

Quantum: The Bulk RVM for Every Store Format

The outstanding performance at EUROSPAR Blanchardstown highlights what Irish retailers can expect as the DRS network expands nationwide. With high capacity, strong customer engagement, and reliable day-to-day operation, the Quantum bulk RVM provides a scalable solution for stores of all sizes.

Empty bulk-feed bag — no more sticky hands or messy container handling.

Momentum is growing with more Quantum installations nationwide. Casey’s Londis & Circle K in Roscommon is now delivering strong throughput and positive customer feedback, reinforcing how well the Quantum handles busy petrol station area and convenience environments.

Jim McCausland, Operational Management & Strategy Development at Casey’s Londis & Circle K, pictured with the second Quantum bulk RVM installation in Roscommon.

“We chose Envipco because the Quantum is efficient, fast, reliable, and ideal for a mixed-service site like ours. Their clear plan and experience with high-throughput environments made the decision easy,” says Jim McCausland, Operational Management & Strategy Development, Casey’s Londis & Circle K.

New Quantum at SuperValu Ballaghaderreen

Likewise, the recently launched SuperValu Ballaghaderreen installation is fully live and already demonstrating impressive efficiency and rapid customer adoption.

The success of this first installation sets a new benchmark for high-volume container collection across Ireland and reinforces the Quantum’s role in the Irish DRS.

Ready to Join Ireland’s Most Advanced Recycling Retailers?
If you’re ready to elevate your store’s recycling performance,
increase foot traffic, and streamline operations with the Quantum Bulk RVM, our team is here to help.

Contact us today: https://www.envipco.com/contact