EFC have today provided information for independent retailers on the criteria and timings for grants to support the cost of installing a Reverse Vending Machine, ahead of the scheme launching in October 2027.
The £60million in grant funding will be allocated to 10,000 small return point operators over three phases. Grants of £6,000 will be made available per site to qualifying small, independent retailers in three annual payments of £2,000, which will be funded three months after launch / the installation of an RVM. Stores under 200sqm are eligible to apply (see attachment for details). Further information is also available: here.
EFC has also opened Phase 1 registration. Businesses that are required to register as a producer, return point operator, or both can now create an account and complete the first stage of registration through the Exchange For Change registration portal found here: Exchange for Change - Registration
