Make a return
CDS Vic provides a 10 cent refund for every eligible drink container returned. Each bottle, can and carton that you return helps to divert valuable containers from landfill.
There are hundreds of refund points across Victoria, so look out for your local. The network has more than 600 refund points.
Get involved
In partnership with city councils, these baskets offer a new way to recycle containers on the go.
Are you a school that wants to get involved with CDS Vic? You will find lots of resources and guidance here.
Find out more about participating in Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme.
Congratulations to the winners of our Win A Million Cents competition, who have each landed themselves A Million Cents!
Our partners
AFL Victoria and CDS Vic have teamed up to support local football clubs across the state in raising funds and promoting sustainability. Through this exciting partnership, CDS Vic is now the Official Recycling Partner of AFL Victoria until 2027.
Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme is proud to partner with Sustainability Victoria's ResourceSmart Schools to empower Victorian schools to recycle and reduce waste.
CDS Vic is proud to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Tennis Victoria. This exciting initiative aims to reduce waste, promote recycling, and support grassroots tennis communities across the state to raise funds.
We have joined forces with Zoos Victoria for a new campaign with a big mission to protect some of our most threatened frog species by recycling your drink containers.
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Foodbank x CDS Vic: Your empties, full tummies
Find your nearest refund point
More than 600 refund points are now open across Victoria.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Latest news and updates
Your empties, full tummies: Our partnership with Foodbank Victoria
Donation partner
This winter, Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme is teaming up with Foodbank Victoria to help feed people in need. We’re turning eligible drink containers into meals, and we need your help.
Local footy clubs turning containers into gold
Case study
Across Victoria, local footy clubs are at the heart of their communities. Now, some of the very best have been recognised for the work they’re doing with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme.
Twisted Science - where science meets sustainability
Case study
At the end of last year, we held a competition to find our biggest fans. In a happy twist of fate, it turns out we’re huge fans of them too.
That’s a lot of change
Every eligible drink container returned contributes to our circular economy. By participating, Victorians are:
- Creating clean streams of recycling
- Reducing litter
- Earning change for themselves, their communities and charities
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