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How to 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. The network has 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
Scouts Victoria

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.

Message in a Bottle

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.

Tennis Victoria

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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News

Latest news

Stay up to date with the latest CDS Vic news and information.

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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.

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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. 

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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! 

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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.

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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?

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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