Extraction device and mechanisms, and use in recycling beverage capsules

An extraction device for cleaning a capsule, comprising:

• a screw comprising a shaft and at least one thread forming a helical spiral positioned at the distal portion of the shaft,
• wherein the helical spiral is defined by the outer edge of the thread,
• wherein the pitch of the helical spirals ranges from about 5 mm to about 50 mm,
• wherein the radius of the spiral increases from zero to a predetermined length, and
• wherein the shaft comprises a cavity extending through the length of shaft, wherein the shaft comprises an outlet positioned at the distal end of the shaft, wherein the screw substantially contours to the capsule, and the outlet is configured to eject a gaseous or liquid solution;
• a feeder system;
• a retainer;
• and
• a transport system;
• wherein the transport system is configured to displace the retainer towards the screw;
• wherein the transport system comprises an axle and a pin, configured to orient the retainer from a vertical orientation to a horizontal orientation, and an anchor configured to couple the capsule to the retainer.