Make a return

Make a return

CDS Vic provides a 10 cent refund for every eligible drink container returned.  Each bottle, can and carton that 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

Your chance to Win A Million…Cents!

We're running a competition from Monday, 5 May through to Sunday, 15 June 2025 where we'll be giving away five cash prizes of A Million CENTS. That's five prizes of $10,000 up for grabs!

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.

Schools

Are you a school that wants to get involved with CDS Vic? You will find lots of resources and guidance here.

Beverage industry partners

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

Our partners

Our partners

AFL Victoria

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.

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.

Sustainability Victoria

Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme is proud to partner with Sustainability Victoria's ResourceSmart Schools to empower Victorian schools to recycle and reduce waste.

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.

About us

Sorting eligible containers before returning

About us

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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Eligible containers

Eligible container search

Enter the product name or barcode to search for eligible containers. Filter by product type or material type to refine your search.

You can also check the packaging for the 10c mark, often located near the barcode.

Please note this search function provides a list of eligible product codes accepted at refund points throughout Victoria. If you are a first supplier, this is not a list of containers registered in Victoria. To check if your containers have been registered please login to the container registration portal or contact us on [email protected]