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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. 
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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
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Scouts Victoria

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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.

Since the launch of CDS Vic in November 2023, Scouts across the state have embraced the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment.

To celebrate their hard work, we’ve introduced the new CDS Vic Scouts badge – a symbol of achievement for those Scouts who have become true “Recycling Rockstars” and “Container Champions.”

As part of this partnership, we’ve launched two exciting competitions to encourage Scouts to ramp up their recycling efforts even more.

Competition details

Container Saver Competition

From 1 October to 30 November, the three Scout Groups that receive the highest number of container donations will win Anaconda vouchers! 

Prizes:

  • First place - $2,500 voucher
  • Second place - $1,500 voucher
  • Third place - $750 voucher

Get your containers in and start collecting to support your Group and the planet.

 

Jamboree Champions Competition

The three individual Scouts who return the most containers between 1 October and 30 November will win fully funded travel and attendance to the Australian Scout Jamboree in Maryborough, Queensland, in January 2025. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be rewarded for your recycling efforts!

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Scouts, it's time to step up, get recycling, and make a difference! Whether you’re aiming for the badge, the vouchers, or the Jamboree trip, your efforts will help protect the environment and support your community. Together, we can become recycling champions.

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