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
In partnership with city councils, these baskets offer a new way to recycle containers on the go.
Are you a school that wants to get involved with CDS Vic? You will find lots of resources and guidance here.
Find out more about participating in Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme.
Calling all our CDS Vic drink container collectors… Win A Million Cents is back! Don’t miss your chance to cash in while doing good for the planet.
Our partners
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.
Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme is proud to partner with Sustainability Victoria's ResourceSmart Schools to empower Victorian schools to recycle and reduce waste.
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.
We have joined forces with Zoos Victoria for a new campaign with a big mission to protect some of our most threatened frog species by recycling your drink containers.
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Twisted Science - where science meets sustainability
Twisted Science took out our little contest, with their video entry taking full advantage of every part of their museum. They’ve got a rocket launcher and a bearded dragon named Grumpy. These guys know how to have a good time.
As well as welcoming people of all ages to learn about science and the natural world, Twisted Science have a cafe and host birthday parties and school groups. This means they wind up with more than a few eligible containers on site, and with their enthusiasm for sustainability, returning them through CDS Vic was an easy call.
“At its core it’s about longevity of wildlife resources which we really, really support here,” said team member Dan.
Education is also key at Twisted Science. The team love to encourage curiosity and a sense of play – everything is hands-on and the idea is to learn by having a go.
Team manager Trina said it was all about helping kids appreciate the world around them. Twisted Science planned to use their prize money to expand the area of the museum aimed at kids under five, getting them on board from the very start. In addition, they donated their extra prize to Deadly Science, a First Nations charity promoting access to STEM education in remote and regional areas.
What a worthy cause. Check them out, and head to Twisted Science with your little learners too.
Read more:
- Making a difference at Red Rock Christian College
- Read more about Twisted Science
- Learn about Deadly Science
