Identify your return
Scan or present your item to begin the return.
Smart Return Bin
The Smart Return Bin
Contactless, verified returns — with on-bin guidance.
How RetAI works in your store.
A simple flow that works alongside your existing POS—no rip-and-replace.
Follow the screen
Clear, on-bin guidance at every step.
Drop
Secure drop-off with instant confirmation.
Built for quick, everyday returns
Guided instructions
Scan or match order here
Quick drop-off
Induction slot opens automatically
Secure locking doors
Automatically locks between drops
Multiple intake slots
For various item sizes
Guided instructions
Scan or match order here
Quick drop-off
Induction slot opens automatically
Secure locking doors
Automatically locks between drops
Multiple intake slots
For various item sizes
Why it’s smarter
Clear confirmation
Know instantly your drop-off worked.
No staff required
No staff needed.
Built for public spaces
Designed for high-traffic locations.
Faster customer flow
Helps items get to their next step sooner.
For Operators
Active returns infrastructure
More than just a drop-off point.
Traditional return lockers are passive, limited, and often disconnected from the broader supply chain. They store items until someone manually retrieves them.
The Encora Smart Return Bin is an active participant in your reverse logistics network. It initiates verification and sorting the moment a return is made.
By reading encoded tags and communicating with our Verification Cloud, the Smart Bin helps ensure every return is legitimate, tracked, and ready for its next life — resale, recycling, or restocking.
Core capabilities
Real-time Verification
Instantly validates returned items against database records.
Contactless Drop-off
Seamless experience for customers, no staff intervention needed.
Secure Storage
Anti-theft design helps keep items safe until collection.
Data-Driven Insights
Captures granular data on return volume, timing, and item condition.
Key Capabilities
High Capacity
Optimized spatial design to maximize storage within a compact footprint.
QR + UHF RFID + NFC compatible
Compatible with various RFID and NFC standards for broad integration.
Always Connected
IoT-enabled for continuous status monitoring and alerts.
Instant Feedback
Provides immediate confirmation to users via integrated display.
Ready to upgrade your return infrastructure?
See the full technical specifications or talk to our team about a deployment.