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Make a return

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. By August 2024 the network will grow to 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.

Get involved

Get involved

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

Good Friday Appeal

CDS Vic partnered up with Good Friday Appeal.

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News

Making change for the kids

April 2024

On Good Friday, VicReturn's Chief Communications, Marketing and Engagement Officer, Marianne Doyle, presented the Good Friday Appeal with a cheque for $32,588.

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10c container refunds a winner for wombats

April 2024

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.

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Making containers count at the 2024 Grand Prix

April 2024

CDS Vic is proud to have played a key sustainability role at the FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2024.

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