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.
There are hundreds of refund points across Victoria, so look out for your local. The network has more than 600 refund points.
Get involved
CDS Vic is proud to partner with Australian Open (AO) 2025 to make recycling a smash hit on and off the court.
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.
To celebrate the first anniversary of the scheme's launch, CDS Vic launched an interactive installation at Scienceworks to educate young Victorians about recycling.
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.
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There are multiple ways to receive your 10 cent refund. You can either keep your refund, or support your favourite charity or community organisation with a donation.
Vouchers
Vouchers are generated instantly, and can be redeemed at participating stores such as your local supermarket. These can be used towards your purchase, or they can often be exchanged for cash in-store. No personal details are required. This is the most common payment type at reverse vending machines.
Cash
Many depots, over-the-counter and pop-up refund points can offer your refund in cash after they count your eligible drink containers on the spot.
Donate
There are several ways to donate your 10 cent refund to charities and community groups.
Donate your refund
You can find a registered charity or community organisation to support at your local refund point, or use our donation partner search tool.
Registered donation partners can also share their Donation Partner ID or barcode with you directly.
Donate your drink containers
Many community organisations collect eligible containers. You may be able to drop off your empty drink containers directly if they have a collection point on site.
Electronic payment
Each Zone Operator has an app on both Android and iOS. Use the app to receive electronic payments, track your refunds and find refund points.
You will be able to receive your refund directly into your bank account via an electronic funds transfer (EFT). Your refund will go straight into your nominated account or donation partner account. PayPal may also be available at some refund points.
For electronic payment, please check you have the correct app for the zone your refund point is in – or follow the instructions at your refund point.
