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.

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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

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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Tennis Victoria

CDS Vic and Tennis Victoria partnership

Over the past two months, tennis clubs across the state have gone head-to-head in an exciting competition, thanks to the recent partnership between Tennis Victoria and CDS Vic. This has been an incredible way to raise funds, support sustainability, and compete for fantastic prizes, including tickets to the Australian Open.

Winners:

Romsey Tennis Club was the State Winner and the Regional Winner for the West Division. Romsey has won: 2 Men’s Australian Open Final tickets and 2 Ground Pass tickets, each with behind-the-scenes tours.

The winning clubs in the other regions are:

In the Country East, the winner is Sale Tennis Club
In Metro North West, the winner is Plenty Tennis Club
In Metro South East, the winner is Mount Eliza Tennis Club

Each of these clubs has won: 2 Partner Reserve tickets to the Australian Open; and 2 Ground Pass tickets.

Useful resources

How to activate your Donation Partner status with the Zone Operators
Fundraising with CDS Vic? Here's a suite of customisable templates, posters and guides to help you get started.
How to make a return with CDS Vic.