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.*
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.
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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Across Victoria, scores of Landcare groups and networks are actively cleaning up to reduce litter, inspiring their community to recycle responsibly and helping Victoria’s transition to a circular economy.
In recognition of their contribution, we are proud to partner with Landcare Victoria to boost container collection and support Victorian Landcare groups raise important funds through the scheme.
As part of the partnership, we’ve launched a dollar match competition exclusively for Victorian Landcare groups who will now have the chance to double their impact.*
*Refer to the complete Terms and Conditions to learn more about who can participate and how to get involved.
About the Dollar Match Competition
From 2 June 2025 to 11:59 PM AEST on 31 October 2025, CDS Vic will dollar match the first five Landcare groups to raise $1,000 through the scheme.
Who can participate?
Entry is open to Landcare networks and groups that are:
- Operating in Victoria
- Financial Members of Landcare Victoria Inc.
- Registered as a Donation Partner with CDS Vic and at least one CDS Vic Zone Operator (TOMRA Cleanaway, Visy, or Return It).
How can my group participate?
Eligible groups can participate by:
- Presenting a minimum of 10,000 eligible containers (raising at least $1,000) at CDS Vic refund points.
- Ensuring each container is recorded as collected against the Participating Group’s Donation Partner ID through the Zone Operator’s app or as directed by Refund Point staff.
We have raised $1,000 within the competition period. What’s next?
It is easy! Complete the application form online and submit proof of transactions showing that at least 10,000 containers were returned (or $1,000 were raised) during the competition period in compliance with the Terms and Conditions.
That’s the short version. Refer to the complete Terms and Conditions to learn more about who can participate and how to get involved.
Contact Details
If you’re a financially registered member of Landcare Victoria and have questions regarding the dollar match competition and eligibility, please contact [email protected].
Double your impact
You might already be donation partner with CDS Vic on the cusp of starting your fundraising journey or have already raised hundreds of dollars collecting and returning drink containers for a refund. The good news is that the clocks are resetting.
With every eligible container, you’re contributing to a cleaner Victoria and a stronger circular economy. Ten cents adds up fast and so start collecting!
