GagesVending Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I've thought about attaching some sort of (clearly marked) container next to racks or double/triple head machines to collect opened capsules. I would assume most kids are throwing them away anyways. I'm sure they end up on the floor sometimes and upset location owners. It'd save us money because we could reuse them again and it'd keep them off of the floor. Do any of you do something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazenevenson Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I have built several for other vendors they had me build theirs out of but acrylic, they really enjoy them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I have built several for other vendors they had me build theirs out of but acrylic, they really enjoy them Yeah, seems like it'd be easy and in this business every penny saved helps! I haven't seen one before, but I'm thinking about starting it and see how my competitors respond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazenevenson Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 It will likely work in your favor, especially if youlabel it's a carbon reduction strategy or ecofreindly, this could hypothetically increase your sales with certain demographic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 A lot of garbage would end up in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 A lot of garbage would end up in there. Agreed, that's my only concern. That's why I'd label it clearly, but I'm sure some people wouldn't care. I probably won't bother recycling capsules since I've decided not to capsule my own product, as I just found out that it's not covered under my insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I probably won't bother recycling capsules since I've decided not to capsule my own product, as I just found out that it's not covered under my insurance. are you saying if you buy product from a supplier (one that conforms to bulk vending laws) in bulk and cap it yourself your insurance company will not cover you if a customer makes a claim? if so, my question is how in the world can they know you capped it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'm not sure. I just (today) got my liability insurance and she said that if someone choked on a capsule/toy that it would not be my responsibility, that it would be the responsibility of the manufacturer if I was not the one who handled them. I suppose if you bought gross bags (like AA sells) and capped them yourself, then I would imagine it would be the manufacturer's fault of the capsule/toys depending on what happened. I'm not sure, but I'd rather play it safe and keep ordering them pre-capped for a little extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I understand your concern and would never tell anyone how to manage their insurance companies rules, but if you have liability insurance for vending then that's exactly one of the things it protects you against.(choking) I doubt the question of who actually put the toy in the capsule would come up. btw I tried the recycle capsule box idea and like already mentioned it became a garbage can, even with clear labeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjacks Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I think my locations would appreciate it but I would have more trash than caps. My wing restaurants would be especially nasty. I could sell all the bones to the voodoo ladies in New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I offer to buy the empty caps back from a lot of my locations. I have about 3 that save them for me but won't take any money for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazenevenson Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I made the ices out of clear acrylic, people tend not to put garbage in them when others can see them do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I made the ices out of clear acrylic, people tend not to put garbage in them when others can see them do it Another idea is you could simply have a small opening on the top so that will capsules fit (up to 2"). Obviously people could still stick their gum in there, but it'd be better than no lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazenevenson Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Exactly, that pared with a clear container cuts down on almost all the crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 One thing that has not been brought up is the sterlizing of the capsules. For one thing do you know what kind of germs are on those caps as you finger through them all. I wouldn't touch them used caps with a ten foot pole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 One thing that has not been brought up is the sterlizing of the capsules. For one thing do you know what kind of germs are on those caps as you finger through them all. I wouldn't touch them used caps with a ten foot pole. You're right, and actually I did think about that. I would wash them just as I would wash vending parts. I'm probably not going to actually recycle them anyways, because I'm thinking that at my level, that it wouldn't really be worth it since I'm not going through 1000s of capsules every month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazenevenson Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Best way to clean them is barbicide you can buy it on amazon if I remember right. They are completely sterile and free of bacteria after a ten minute soak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmms250713 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 anyone have a pic of what they use? Im thinking of getting a fully closed acrylic box, that i could attach to the side of the 2", and simply put a 2.2" hole in the top with a recycling sticker that i come up with on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have thought about doing this also. I have 2 boys aged 3 and 8, when I give them a capsule with a toy, they play with the cap also. This had deterred me from doing it. With the cost of a custom made bin for caps, it would take awhile to pay for themselves. I have thought about doing this also. I have 2 boys aged 3 and 8, when I give them a capsule with a toy, they play with the cap also. This has deterred me from doing it. With the cost of a custom made bin for caps, it would take awhile to pay off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huynhhh Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have thought about doing this also. I have 2 boys aged 3 and 8, when I give them a capsule with a toy, they play with the cap also. This had deterred me from doing it. With the cost of a custom made bin for caps, it would take awhile to pay for themselves. I have thought about doing this also. I have 2 boys aged 3 and 8, when I give them a capsule with a toy, they play with the cap also. This has deterred me from doing it. With the cost of a custom made bin for caps, it would take awhile to pay off. How expensive are capsules? I've got a huge garbage bag full of them and am ready to put it in the dump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 How expensive are capsules? I've got a huge garbage bag full of them and am ready to put it in the dump! If they are 1" I will buy some from you huynhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huynhhh Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 If they are 1" I will buy some from you huynhhh LOL. I Threw a smaller but pretty huge garbage bag of that away the other day... Sorry I think the ones I have are 2inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 LOL. I Threw a smaller but pretty huge garbage bag of that away the other day... Sorry I think the ones I have are 2inchAww man lolYou know what they say, one mans trash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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