Project Design
We help design Depositly shelves to fit your community and budget considerations.
Closing the loop on aluminum waste
Depositly shelves attach to public bins to help people separate cans for collectors quickly and safely. Faster recycling, cleaner streets, and a circular economy.
How Depositly Works
Our Services
Initial Pilot
Identify pilot locations, monitor results, and decide on a broader rollout and timeline.
Full Rollout
Scale shelf production and messaging with ongoing support and consulting.
Case Studies
39%
Reduction in landfill waste due to efficient collection.
8+
Shelves piloted in exemplary communities.
5lb
Aluminum reclaimed into a circular recycling economy.
About Depositly
Why Cans?
Recycled aluminum can be repurposed directly into new products, using far less energy than creating new aluminum from raw materials. Aluminum is a durable, recyclable material that supports a circular economy—making it a strong replacement for single-use plastics. Depositly aims to make recycling easier and more effective by bringing cans back to the loop.
Community Benefit
Communities invest time in collecting and returning aluminum cans. Depositly shelves help keep collectors safe and reduce litter, turning recycling into a shared, beneficial activity for residents and students alike.
Our Plan
Depositly partners with communities to pilot shelf designs, monitor performance, and scale successful pilots. Our approach blends field research with urban planning and behavioral insights to create the best possible recycling system. If you think your community would be a good fit, contact us to explore next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I implement Depositly shelves in my area?
We roll out pilot programs and tailor shelves for areas with Deposit Return Schemes (bottle bills) and high pedestrian traffic.
How much do these cost?
Materials are around $100 per shelf; we provide design, monitoring, and rollout support to make implementation feasible.
Are Depositly shelves convenient for waste management collectors?
Yes. Shelves integrate with regular trash collection and help reduce litter around bins.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out.
If you prefer, email us at info@depositly.org