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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.
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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
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.
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Your containers can earn a 10 cent refund and do something good. Donate your valuable container refunds at your nearest refund point.
All refund points have options to donate to community groups and organisations on the spot, and they often rotate these partners. To donate your refunds to a specific charity or community group you can also use your Zone Operator app.
To find out more about zones click here
To download Zone Operator apps, follow the links below:
North Zone
Operated by
Visy
East Zone
Operated by
Return-It
West Zone
Operated by
TOMRA Cleanaway
