Buy
Purchase a drink with a small refundable deposit included (₦30-₦50). The deposit is already included in the price of participating beverages.
- Look for the ReturnIt™ logo on beverages
- Deposit amount varies by container type
- No extra payment needed at checkout
Use
Enjoy your beverage as usual. Keep the container clean and intact to ensure it can be properly recycled.
- Consume your drink normally
- Rinse containers if possible
- Keep labels intact for scanning
Return
Bring the empty bottle or can to a ReturnIt™ collection point or Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at convenient locations across Lagos.
- Over 50 RVM locations across Lagos
- 24/7 access at selected locations
- No registration or membership required
Earn
Receive your deposit instantly — choose from cashless or cash-based refund options based on your preference.
- Instant cash refund at any participating bank ATMs
- Mobile money transfer options
- Shopping vouchers for partner stores
- Digital wallet options available
Recycle
Your container is processed and recycled, keeping Lagos cleaner. Returned containers are collected, sorted, and processed, then recycled into raw materials — reducing the need for virgin raw material.
- Containers are professionally sorted
- Materials are cleaned and processed
- Recycled into new products
- Closing the loop in production
Circular Economy in Action
ReturnIt™ creates a closed-loop system where waste becomes raw material for new products
Collection
Containers are collected from RVMs and transported to processing facilities.
Sorting
Automated systems sort containers by material type (plastic, glass, aluminum).
Processing
Materials are cleaned, crushed, and processed into raw materials.
Manufacturing
Recycled materials are used to produce new beverage containers.