The technology company has installed a TrovrQUBE unit at a Go Local convenience store on Dumbarton Road in Glasgow, marking its first operational site north of the border.
The launch means TrovrQUBE locations are now active across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
According to Trovr, the installation forms part of its wider programme of testing how recycling systems operate within real retail environments, while also helping consumers become familiar with container return behaviours ahead of the introduction of DRS in 2027.
What is Trovr?
Trovr operates a technology platform designed to support container return and recycling initiatives, particularly in preparation for Deposit Return Schemes.
Its TrovrQUBE is a compact recycling station intended to support retailers that may be required to manually handle returned containers under DRS.
The unit is connected to the company’s Trovr Merchant App, which allows retailers to manage recycling stations, create customer reward programmes and access recycling performance data.
Alongside the retailer platform, Trovr also operates a consumer-facing app that rewards individuals for returning single-use drinks containers, with the aim of encouraging higher recycling participation rates.
Nick Yeatman, Chief Executive and Founder of Trovr, said: “While the tech itself is important, the bigger opportunity is understanding how people interact with recycling in their everyday lives.
“Deposit Return Schemes succeed if they become part of normal consumer behaviour, so these installations allow us to test, learn and help communities build those habits early, making recycling more visible, accessible and engaging.”
Installation in Glasgow store
The Glasgow installation has been incorporated into a wider refurbishment of the Go Local store, creating a dedicated recycling area within the retail space.
Customers can return eligible drinks containers through the system as part of their normal shopping routine, providing an opportunity to engage with processes similar to those expected under future deposit return schemes.
Trovr said the approach is intended to make recycling more visible and accessible within local communities while generating insights into consumer participation and retailer operations.
Nathalie Fullerton, owner of the Glasgow Go Local store, said: “As part of our store refurbishment, we wanted to create a space that offers more to the local community, and the TrovrQUBE felt like a natural fit to encourage positive recycling habits.
“With Deposit Return Schemes on the horizon, the TrovrQUBE installation gives people the opportunity to become more familiar with what the DRS will entail now and become more familiar with the process ahead of time. It’s about making recycling feel easy and accessible as part of everyday life.”
Preparing for Deposit Return Scheme
The UK-wide DRS is due to launch in October 2027 and will introduce refundable deposits on eligible single-use drinks containers.
Consumers will be able to reclaim their deposit when returning containers through approved collection points.
Trovr believes early engagement with container return systems can help build familiarity with the behaviours required under DRS before the scheme becomes operational.
Yeatman added: “From a retailer perspective, the DRS also shouldn’t be seen purely as a compliance exercise.
“For independent stores especially, there’s an opportunity to create something with real value for both the business and the local community through advertising, customer engagement initiatives and smarter use of retail space.”
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