Make a return
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 excited to announce a partnership between Scouts Victoria and CDS Vic, designed to reward Scouts and Scout Groups for their commitment to container recycling.
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.
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.
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.
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CDS Vic provides a 10-cent refund for every eligible drink container returned at refund points across Victoria. Every bottle, can and carton you return helps divert valuable containers from landfills.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Collect eligible drink containers
Most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel, and liquid paperboard (carton) drink containers between 150mL and 3 litres are eligible. Look for the 10c mark on the back of pack. Some drinks are not eligible, including plain milk containers, wine and spirit bottles.
Tip: Keep lids on and don’t crush your containers
Return your eligible drink containers
Our interactive map makes it easy to discover refund points near you.
Earn a refund
All eligible drink containers are worth a 10 cent refund that you can either keep, or donate to a community donation partner.
Common refund types
Involve your organisation
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme provides ways for community groups and charities to raise funds, and keep valuable containers out of landfill.
Fundraising
CDS Vic provides an exciting opportunity for community groups and charities to raise funds by collecting 10 cent refunds.
After you return
Every eligible drink container returned to CDS Vic will help Victoria toward its goal of building a circular economy. Together we can save valuable containers from landfill and reduce litter in local communities – all the while giving bottles, containers and cans a new life.
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