Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme

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. 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.

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.

AFL Victoria partnership

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.

Beverage industry partners

Find out more about participating in Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme

About us

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About CDS Vic

CDS Vic is part of Victoria’s goal to be a leader in the creation of a stronger circular economy.

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Message in a bottle

CDS Vic celebrates First Birthday with 'Message in a bottle' installation at Scienceworks.

What is the installation about?

In celebration of the First Birthday, CDS Vic has launched an interactive installation at Scienceworks featuring messages from young Victorians, sharing why recycling is important to them. Message in a Bottle showcases the process of recycling, and what happens to plastic bottles (PET).

The installation is open from 1 November till 27 January.

When visiting the installation, young Victorians will also have the opportunity to return their own containers at the Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at the Scienceworks carpark. Find out what's eligible.

Want to raise funds for your school with CDS Vic?

CDS Vic gives schools the opportunity to raise funds while making an impact. Schools interested in fundraising will need to register with CDS Vic to obtain a Donation Partner ID. Then, activate your Donation Partner ID with your relevant Zone Operator.

Fundraising kits are available to help you.

To become a donation partner with CDS Vic, follow these steps.