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
We're running a competition from Monday, 5 May through to Sunday, 15 June 2025 where we'll be giving away five cash prizes of A Million CENTS. That's five prizes of $10,000 up for grabs!
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.
About us
See our commitment to fraud and corruption control, and how to get in touch if you have any concerns
CDS Vic gives charities and community groups the opportunity to raise funds while making an impact. Once you are fully set up, you can engage your supporters to donate their refunds or containers – and help you to reach your fundraising goals.
Charities, organisations and community groups
Organisations interested in fundraising will first need to register with CDS Vic to obtain a Donation Partner ID. This verifies your organisation as a registered entity in Victoria.
To receive payments, organisations will also need to activate their Donation Partner ID with each relevant zone operator.
To register, follow these steps:
Obtain your Donation Partner ID by completing our registration form. You will require a valid ABN.
If you are not registered with an ABN, you may need to provide a statutory declaration.
Zone operators manage refund payments, so you need to activate your Donation Partner ID with your local zone operator. Statewide organisations may wish to activate with all three zone operators.
At the refund point, your supporters can choose to donate their refund to your organisation by using your unique Donation Partner ID, barcode, or through the app.
Individuals
Raising money for something you really want? Here’s how you can earn money and help the environment at the same time. There are two easy ways to participate:
Collect
Collect eligible drink containers from your community, family and friends. Become a regular at your refund point!
Share
Register with your relevant zone operator(s) and share your details. Through the app, you will also be able to track your progress against your goal.
Ways to fundraise
Become a drink container collector
Your supporters can donate their eligible drink containers directly by dropping them off to you.
Spread the word
If you’re a registered donation partner, encourage your supporters to donate their refunds to you and your cause at their refund point.
Work together
Partner with your local zone operator to see if they can help you to boost your fundraising efforts.
