The Public Association Eco-Ret Moldova, administrator of the Deposit Return System (DRS) in the Republic of Moldova, announces the designation of RVM Systems, headquartered in Sweden, as the winner of the international tender no. ERM-RVM-20260826, organized for the selection of the supplier of Reverse Vending Machines (RVM).
The decision to designate the winner was adopted by the Eco-Ret Moldova Board on November 6, 2026, following the evaluation process of the technical and commercial offers.
The selection of the supplier represents a major step in preparing the national infrastructure necessary for the implementation of the DRS, a system through which consumers will be able to return eligible beverage containers and recover the deposit paid upon purchase.
Modern equipment for container return
The RVMs will allow the collection of eligible plastic, metal, and glass containers, with capacities ranging from 0.1 to 3 liters, according to DRS requirements.
The technological solutions offered by RVM Systems include automated systems for identifying and verifying containers by reading barcodes and using dedicated sensors. These functionalities allow for the verification of container eligibility and help prevent fraud attempts.
Depending on the type of equipment and container category, the solutions include compacting, sorting, or separate collection mechanisms, as well as functionalities for remote monitoring of technical status and collection capacity.
The equipment will be configured for various retail formats, from convenience stores to large retail units, depending on the available space and the estimated volume of returned containers.
Upon returning eligible containers, consumers will be able to recover the 2 MDL deposit for each container, under the conditions stipulated by the DRS regulatory framework.
“The designation of the tender winner for the RVM equipment represents a significant step in building the infrastructure of the Deposit Return System in the Republic of Moldova. We want the return process to be simple and accessible for consumers, and retailers to benefit from reliable, efficient equipment tailored to their operational needs. The international experience of RVM Systems and the proposed technological solutions provide a solid foundation for the development of the national automated container collection network,” stated Dan Bîrsă, General Director of Eco-Ret Moldova.
Next implementation steps
In the upcoming period, Eco-Ret Moldova and RVM Systems will continue the process of finalizing the contractual conditions and planning the implementation, including technical requirements, equipment placement, and their integration with the central DRS IT system.
The schedule for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of the equipment will be established within the contractual process, in correlation with the general implementation stages of the DRS at the national level.
About RVM Systems
RVM Systems is an international provider of technological solutions for the automated collection of beverage containers. The company began its operations in 1994 in Norway and is currently headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
With over 30 years of experience and equipment delivered to over 40 countries, the company develops, manufactures, installs, and provides maintenance services for reverse vending machines and industrial counting and sorting systems.
RVM Systems holds, through its group entities, international certifications for quality management, environmental management, and information security.