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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Win A Million...Cents!
Win 1 of 5 $10,000 cash prizes.
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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! Enter or learn more.
Find your nearest refund point
More than 600 refund points are now open across Victoria.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Latest news and updates
A Lions club that’s all about recycling
Case study
Up in the northwest of Victoria, the community of Dimboola is recovering from a bushfire that saw thousands of hectares reduced to ash. It’s a team effort, and on that team are the Dimboola Lions.
RSL branches making real change in their communities
Case study
In bayside Melbourne and goldrush towns alike, RSL sub-branches without gaming need to get creative with their fundraising.
Teaming up with Sports Environment Alliance
Partnership
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) to encourage more sporting clubs, stadiums, and facilities to embrace recycling and sustainability.
That’s a lot of change
Every eligible drink container returned contributes to our circular economy. By participating, Victorians are:
- Creating clean streams of recycling
- Reducing litter
- Earning change for themselves, their communities and charities
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