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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Message in a Bottle
Case study
At Scienceworks in Spotswood, an installation showing the life cycle of a plastic water bottle will be on display until 27 January.
CDS Vic First Birthday
Events
It’s time for candles and cake, as Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme has celebrated its first birthday.
Making a change at RACV Melbourne Diwali
Events
CDS Vic attended RACV Melbourne Diwali as the presenting partner of the CDS Vic Melbourne Diwali Dance Competition.
Our new ad campaign will make you feel like a million bucks!
Campaign
Keep an eye (and ear!) out for our advertising campaign called Feel Like a Million Bucks.
Apartment block committee plants the seed for CDS Vic fundraising
Case study
Residents of a Brunswick East apartment block have come up with a creative way to keep their communal rooftop garden looking good: their waste committee is using CDS Vic to help raise funds for garden maintenance.
Behind the scenes: SES Emerald refund point
Case study
For the Victorian SES Emerald Unit, being a partner of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme provides a major opportunity for community engagement.
Hamilton club bowls a win with CDS Vic
Case study
When the Hamilton Bowling Club first heard about CDS Vic, they immediately saw its potential for fundraising.
Beau Miles goes the extra mile with container returns
Case study
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!
Twins use CDS Vic to raise $300 for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital
Case study
Introducing Sonny and Lennie, inspirational 8-year-old twins who used CDS Vic to raise funds for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital.
Axis Worx CDS Vic Depot Transforming Lives Through Container Recycling
Case study
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?
Alexandra FNC participates in CDS Vic to support their community
Case study
Alexandra Football Netball Club have been participating in CDS Vic and using their donations to fund their footy club supplies.
Caravan Park rallies Loch Sport locals for container collection
Case study
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.
What type of refund point should I use?
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.
Making change for the kids
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.
10c container refunds a winner for wombats
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.
