mechanism in some embodiments the predetermined angle is selected to prevent theft of the collapsible containers from the collapsible container dispenser in some embodiments the predetermined angle is between about 20 and about 40 degrees in some embodiments the predetermined angle is about 30 degrees in some embodiments the pushing mechanism is the only mechanical part for the method of dispensing in some embodiments the pushing mechanism is the only mechanical part of the dispenser in some embodiments the pushing mechanism is pneumatically actuated in other embodiments the pushing mechanism is mechanically actuated in some embodiments the pushing mechanism includes an air cylinder to push the collapsible container out the stroke of the pushing mechanism is preferably between about 6 and 10 inches in one embodiment the stroke is about 8 inches in some embodiments the collapsible container dispenser includes a sensor to sense when a collapsible container has been dispensed from the collapsible container dispenser the collapsible container is preferably re useable in some embodiments the collapsible container is a cooler in some embodiments the collapsible container is insulated in some embodiments the collapsible container is designed to hold ice and is insulated to reduce melting of the ice during transportation of the ice in the collapsible container in these embodiments the collapsible container preferably includes a lid and the enclosed space is preferably sealable such as by a zipper clasp or flap in some embodiments the collapsible container dispenser also dispenses an item which the collapsible container is designed to hold.