# Olyns — Rethinking Recycling > Recycle beverage containers for cash rewards using a mobile app and a network of smart recycling boxes. (iPhone/iPad app by Olyns Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olyns/id1495789093 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Olyns Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495789092) - Category: Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 3.80/5 from 406 App Store ratings · 155 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 37 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-02-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olyns/id1495789093/reviews.md ## What is Olyns? Olyns is Rethinking Recycling. Our growing network of bottle boxes makes it easy and fun to recycle beverage containers for cash. Here’s how it works: 1. Download the Olyns App. 2. Create an account and save an Olyns card to your phone's Wallet. 3. Find the nearest Olyns Cube on our map. 4. Hold your phone below the Recycle Ring on the Olyns Cube for touchless check in. 5. Deposit your empty CRV containers into the Olyns Cube. 6. Earn cash for every eligible container. 7. Cash Out your balance anytime through PayPal. 8. Celebrate - you just did your part to help the planet ## Key features - Find nearby recycling locations - Deposit beverage containers - Earn cash rewards - Save Olyns card to phone wallet - Touchless check-in via phone - Cash out via PayPal ## What do users think of Olyns? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Convenient recycling - 💰 Instant cash payouts - 🌎 Eco-friendly service **Cons** - 🚨 Machines frequently full or broken - ⏱️ Slow and time-consuming process - 🤔 Inaccurate app information - 🔍 Limited machine locations **Commonly reported bugs** - Login/account verification issues - Inconsistent container recognition - Machines freezing/malfunctioning **Most requested features** - Ability to favorite/track specific machine locations - Real-time machine status updates - Increase glass bottle capacity - Expand operating hours ## Recent user reviews (10 of 155) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olyns/id1495789093/reviews.md ### 1/5 — It could not verify my phone number *2026-07-11, version 3.0.5* I could not register. I went to another recycling center instead. ### 1/5 — Bug NOT fixed *2026-07-09, version 3.0.5* Require to have my phone number verified before I can cash out, but always run into the same error when attempted to send the verification code. No human customer service. Digital assistant is stupid and totally useless. Basically got my money and refuse to pay me. Complete junk! Don’t use. ### 1/5 — Second time it’s not working *2026-07-01, version 3.0.5* This app + the machine is terrible! This is the second time it fails back to back. One time it was full. This time around it keeps asking me to login the app (I am logged in.) Asked to add it to my Apple wallet (done.) It asks me to hold near the reader. Been trying this for 10 mins to no avail. Seriously? It’s a waste of my time. (This is the machine next to the Safeway in Walnut Creek on Ygnacio Valley Rd.) ### 1/5 — Good Idea-Bad UX *2026-06-23, version 3.0.5* Update June 2026 Decides to give it another try. They did not disappoint. Still horrific customer experience. I just gave up on them and threw my bottle in a nearby trash can. Tried this today and was surprised at how such a great idea could be turned bad with an ill planned customer experience. The app doesn’t seem to actually know about all the machines. When you search it gives you a list. The first one on the list for me was several hundred miles away. I switched to map view and it showed the whole state. When you arrive at the machine, there is now instructions for use. Like why now make the Home Screen say open the card in your phones wallet and tap? And the machine was “closed”. Yes. A vending machine June has hours of operation! Shame. Such a great idea. ### 1/5 — Scam cash out verification does not work *2026-06-20, version 3.0.5* Scam cash out verification does not work ### 1/5 — ALWAYS FULL *2026-06-13, version 3.0.5* I’ve reached out to Customer Service about the machines ALWAYS BEING FULL, they just give me a generic answer. I tried to be patient with this company and almost a WHOLE MONTH the machine has been FULL. I’m so over this. It’s a great concept, but if they don’t know how to keep up with demand then y’all will lose customers. ### 4/5 — A work in progress *2026-06-13, version 3.0.5* Olyns is in a test phase before a wide rollout, so I appreciate the opportunity to offer feedback that may be helpful. The app should prioritize nearest collection locations that are not full, or at least offer it as a search option. Due to weight and volume constraints, Olyns’ glass collection bags fill up quickly. That’s another issue but finding an available glass collection location just beyond my app-defaulted home area now takes a lot of non-intuitive phone screen tapping and swiping. I know users may have an option to bring recyclables inside the store hosting the location but supermarket managers are rarely just standing around the customer service counter waiting for something to do. I would rather just go to the next closest location that the otherwise helpful status bars show as open and well below capacity. ### 1/5 — Interesting concept, but sadly disappointing and frustrating waste of time *2026-06-12, version 3.0.5* Most telling is that they are not fixing or improving anything over time. Their machines are full more time than they are not. They are not emptied regularly. The machines only work smoothly about half of the time, and they are not being maintained, so are just getting worse. A machine being shown as not full may actually really mean that it just isn’t working, so obviously can’t get full. And apparently no one thought to have any fault detection in their “connected” machines. The app sometimes does not show accurate information, or simply hangs. Have to back out and then redo. Overall just a sad huge waste of time. ### 1/5 — Recycling made impossible *2026-06-06, version 3.0.5* They make you jump through so many hoops just to recycle some bottles or cans for chump change. Not worth it at all. ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-06-05, version 3.0.5* This app is actually design by someone who doesn’t know UX. Don’t even get me started on the actual machine. Deleted instantly. ## Frequently asked questions about Olyns ### What does the Olyns app do? The Olyns app connects you to a network of smart recycling boxes, called Olyns Cubes. It allows you to easily find these locations, check in touchlessly with your phone, deposit eligible beverage containers, and earn cash rewards for your recycling efforts. ### How do I earn cash with Olyns? You earn cash for every eligible CRV (California Redemption Value) container you deposit into an Olyns Cube. The app tracks your deposits, and your earnings accumulate in your Olyns account, which you can then cash out. ### How can I cash out my earnings? Once you have accumulated a balance in your Olyns account, you can cash out your earnings anytime directly through PayPal. This provides a convenient and secure way to receive the money you've earned from recycling. ### Is the Olyns app free to use? Yes, the Olyns app is free to download and use. There are no upfront costs or subscription fees associated with using the app to find recycling locations and earn rewards. ### What kind of containers can I recycle? The app focuses on recycling eligible CRV beverage containers. You can deposit empty CRV containers into the Olyns Cubes. The app and the cubes are designed to identify and process these specific types of recyclables. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.5 — 2026-02-10 Bug fixes ### 3.0.4 — 2025-11-24 This update contains several bug fixes. ### 3.0.3 — 2025-10-20 This update contains several bug fixes. ### 3.0.2 — 2025-08-18 This version contains several bug fixes. ### v3.0.1 — 2025-07-16 This version contains a bug fixes. ## Apps similar to Olyns | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Right At School](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/right-at-school/id6447465925) | 1.6 (47) | Free | Lifestyle | | [TourGuide by Irvine Company](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tourguide-by-irvine-company/id1528274867) | 4.8 (8,874) | Free | Lifestyle | | [All at Home](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-at-home/id1076017699) | 4.8 (12,273) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Essex Resident](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essex-resident/id6450043800) | 4.9 (774) | Free | Lifestyle | | [OhmPlug](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohmplug/id1550365163) | 4.4 (943) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Teaspoon Rewards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teaspoon-rewards/id1529792595) | 4.8 (5,496) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Olyns Inc - [Coke Recycling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coke-recycling/id6443915732) - [Olyns Delivery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olyns-delivery/id6446250805) All apps by Olyns Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/1495789092 ## Related topics [olyns](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/olyns) · [olyns recycling](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/olyns-recycling) · [recycling](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/recycling) · [recycling app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/recycling-app) · [recycle plastic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/recycle-plastic) · [recycle cape breton](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/recycle-cape-breton) · [recycle](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/recycle) · [recycle group](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/recycle-group) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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