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
The competition has closed but keep watching this space for the announcement of our five competition winners.
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.
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.
From 2 June 2025, CDS Vic will dollar match the first five Landcare groups to raise $1,000 through the scheme.*
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.
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The prestigious award ceremony, held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, honoured the athletes, coaches, volunteers, administrators and clubs who make an outstanding contribution to sport and active recreation in our state.
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria earned their award for their efforts in promoting sailing to new audiences. Through live race tracking, race reports and engaging human-interest storytelling on social media, their content captures what makes ocean racing special.
VicReturn Chief of Communications, Marketing and Engagement, Marianne Doyle, announced the winner and presented the award to the club’s Media Manager, Melissa Warren. Melissa said the racing club’s social media presence has not only elevated awareness of the sport of sailing, but has also attracted more women and young people under 25 to become members.
A huge congratulations to Melissa and the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria, and a well-deserved shout-out to all the other finalists of the Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme Outstanding Media Coverage of Sport Award: Swimming Victoria’s Age Short Course Championships, Victorian Institute of Sport's 'The Moment' Series, and Leah Keh of the Victorian International Optimist Dinghy Association.
If you’re involved in community sport and would like to start fundraising through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, head here for more information.
