Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) increases the recycling of drink cans, bottles and cartons and reduces Victoria’s litter by offering a financial reward for returning drink containers for recycling. It lowers clean-up costs for councils and makes producers more responsible for their products once used.
Find your nearest refund point
Visit the CDS Vic website to find your nearest refund point and for more information on eligible drink containers.
Who operates CDS Vic
Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme operates on a shared responsibilities model, which separates administration and regulation aspects from operational tasks.
How CDS Vic works
We are committed to making Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme the most accessible and convenient scheme in Australia.
Regulation and oversight
Recycling Victoria is responsible for the regulation, oversight, and administrative direction of Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme.
Material recovery facilities and local government refund sharing protocols
Protocols enable material recovery facility operators and local governments and Alpine Resorts Victoria to access a refund from CDS Vic for the eligible containers they collect and manage.
Guidelines and reports
Reports, information and links to help you discover more about Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme.
Links and further information
- CDS Vic – official scheme website
- Eligible containers
- Find your nearest refund point
- VicReturn – scheme coordinator
- Zone operator websites:
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