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.
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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From trust to impact: AVWA partnership continues to 2027
We are thrilled to announce that we have renewed our partnership with the Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association (AVWA) for two more years, continuing until 2027.
Built on trust and community empowerment, the renewal of the partnership is a testament to a shared commitment to promoting recycling and protecting the environment.
Our partnership with AVWA began in July 2024 to support more Vietnamese Victorians to take part in the scheme. Over the past year, hundreds of community members – including families, seniors, small businesses, and places of worship – have returned their containers to help the environment and raise funds.
The success of the partnership comes from AVWA’s strong connection with the community. Education and grassroots activities have helped increase awareness of the scheme, build confidence to participate, and highlight the social and fundraising benefits of recycling.
Marianne Doyle, interim CEO of VicReturn (CDS Vic scheme coordinator) said the extended partnership will continue this important work, helping more Vietnamese Victorians take part in the scheme and ensuring the benefits are shared widely across the community.
"By listening to and working closely with the Vietnamese community, we are building lasting trust in Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme and showing the benefits it brings. We’re excited to keep growing these connections in the years ahead,” she said.
AVWA CEO Nicky Chung said the scheme’s focus on cultural understanding has been key to the partnership’s success.
“Through this partnership, we’ve made recycling with CDS Vic simple and relevant. We look forward to supporting more families, places of worship, and businesses to benefit from the scheme.”
- Download media release in Vietnamese by CDS Vic scheme co-ordinator VicReturn
- For more information, visit Chương trình Đổi Vỏ Đựng Đồ Uống Lấy Tiền của Victoria (CDS Vic).
- Interested to get your community group or business involved? Contact AVWA project officer at [email protected]
