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How to make a return
CDS Vic will provide a 10 cent refund for every eligible drink container returned from 1 November.    Every bottle, can and carton you return helps to divert valuable containers from landfill. 
Eligible containers
Most aluminium, glass, plastic and liquid paperboard (carton) drink containers between 150mL and 3 litres are eligible. Keep the lids on, we recycle them too! 
Refund point types

There are hundreds of refund points across Victoria, so look out for your local. The network has more than 600 refund points.

Donation & other refund types
There are multiple ways to receive your 10 cent refund. You can either keep your refund, or support your favourite cause with a donation. 
Get involved

Get involved

Fundraising
CDS Vic gives charities and community groups the opportunity to raise funds while making an impact. 
Donating
Your eligible containers can help others. Donate your valuable container refunds at your nearest refund point. 
Beverage industry partners
Find out more about participating in Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme
Scouts Victoria

We’re excited to announce a partnership between Scouts Victoria and CDS Vic, designed to reward Scouts and Scout Groups for their commitment to container recycling.

Message in a Bottle

To celebrate the upcoming first anniversary of the scheme's launch, CDS Vic will launch an interactive installation at Scienceworks to educate young Victorians about recycling.

Tennis Victoria

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.

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About CDS Vic
CDS Vic is part of Victoria’s goal to be a leader in the creation of a stronger circular economy.
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News

Get ready to make change Victoria

You can now exchange eligible drink containers for 10 cents. Together we can make a positive difference to our community and our environment.

Find your nearest refund point

More than 600 refund points are now open across Victoria.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3

Step 1
Collect eligible drink containers
Check for the 10c mark
Step 2
Find your refund point
Search interactive map
Step 3
Earn or donate your refund
Find out more

Latest news and updates

Behind the scenes: SES Emerald refund point

For the Victorian SES Emerald Unit, being a partner of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme provides a major opportunity for community engagement.

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Hamilton club bowls a win with CDS Vic

When the Hamilton Bowling Club first heard about CDS Vic, they immediately saw its potential for fundraising.

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Beau Miles goes the extra mile with container returns

When CDS Vic launched in November 2023, Youtuber Beau Miles and his friend Jimma planned to be among the first in line to return their eligible drink containers – all 9,625 of them! 

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That’s a lot of change

Every eligible drink container returned contributes to our circular economy. By participating, Victorians are:

  1. Creating clean streams of recycling
  2. Reducing litter
  3. Earning change for themselves, their communities and charities

Find out more

An image showcasing the circular economy of beverage container packaging