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Swindon Aldi recycling facility nears opening with new deposit scheme
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
A new facility at the Swindon Aldi store that will allow shoppers to recycle bottles and cans for cash is nearing completion.
A new recycling facility at the Aldi store in Swindon is approaching completion, with the removal of external signage and barriers suggesting the site will be ready for public use soon. The facility is designed to feature reverse vending machines, allowing customers to deposit plastic bottles and aluminium cans in exchange for rewards.
While the site remains closed to the public for the time being, its development marks a permanent addition to the supermarket's local infrastructure. The project, delivered in collaboration with DSP Construction Management, aligns with Aldi’s broader environmental strategy to increase recycling rates across its UK store network.
The installation of the facility previously drew concern from some local shoppers regarding the loss of disabled parking bays near the store entrance. In response to these concerns raised in August, the retailer confirmed that the affected bays were temporarily replaced by repurposing nearby spaces. Aldi has stated that permanent accessible bays will be installed as part of the project.
While the prospect of earning cash for recycling has been welcomed by many, questions remain regarding how the incentive scheme will function. Some residents have queried whether the rewards will be provided as cash or restricted to store credit. Aldi has not yet confirmed the specific mechanics of the payout system.
This initiative arrives as retailers across the country prepare for the UK government’s planned Deposit Return Scheme, which is scheduled to launch in October 2027. The Swindon site adds to Aldi’s existing sustainability efforts, which have recently included the introduction of smart tracking labels on plastic milk bottles at various locations in Wales and England to ensure better monitoring of recycling pathways.
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