The Hungarian REpont system has been expanded to include mobile return vending machines. The new machines, developed by Returmatic Solutions Zrt., were introduced in April at the CONSTRUMA 2025 trade fair.
Manufactured in Hungary on behalf of MOHU, these machines enable the return of PET bottles, metal cans, and glass bottles at festivals and large-scale events. Designed for easy transport and high capacity, they allow on-site collection. Several festivals have already expressed interest in using the machines. They are intended to complement the existing return system used by hotels, restaurants, and cafés.
MOHU has pre-financed the nationwide rollout of the return system with an investment of HUF 40 billion (EUR 98.7 million). Since July 2024, around 1.5 billion bottles have already been returned, with an additional 5–7 million glass and plastic bottles and cans being collected daily.