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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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About CDS Vic
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CDS Vic Depot Melton operated by KARI

16 Reserve Road, Melton, VIC 3337

Closedopens at 7:30am Friday

Depot

West Zone - Operated by Tomra Cleanaway
Address
16 Reserve Road, Melton, VIC 3337
Refund point type
Depot
Opening hours
Mon7:30am - 4:30pm
Tue7:30am - 4:30pm
Wed7:30am - 4:30pm
Thu7:30am - 4:30pm
Fri7:30am - 4:30pm
Sat8:00am - 4:00pm
Sun8:00am - 4:00pm
Refund types offered
Electronic payments
Donate
Cash
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Drive through available
Zone Operator
West Zone
Operated by
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Additional information
Phone: 1300 253 268