There are hundreds of refund points across Victoria, so look out for your local. The network has more than 600 refund points.
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.
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For the Victorian SES Emerald Unit, being a partner of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme provides a major opportunity for community engagement.
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When the Hamilton Bowling Club first heard about CDS Vic, they immediately saw its potential for fundraising.
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When CDS Vic launched in November 2023, Youtuber Beau Miles and his friend Jimma planned to be among the first in line to return their eligible drink containers – all 9,625 of them!
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Introducing Sonny and Lennie, inspirational 8-year-old twins who used CDS Vic to raise funds for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital.
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Did you know that if you live in or around Horsham and return your eligible drink containers to our Horsham depot, you're contributing to the employment of people with disabilities?
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Alexandra Football Netball Club have been participating in CDS Vic and using their donations to fund their footy club supplies.
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Loch Sport Caravan Park has rallied its local community to collect containers and help raise funds for Loch Sport Primary school and other good causes.
Refund points
Got a load of containers but not sure which type of refund point is right for you? Here are some short videos that explain about the different refund point types.
Donation partners
On Good Friday, VicReturn's Chief Communications, Marketing and Engagement Officer, Marianne Doyle, presented the Good Friday Appeal with a cheque for $32,588.
Donation partners
What do wombats and CDS Vic have in common? More than you might think! We spoke with Debbie from Hampton Park who has been donating her container refunds to Mange Management.