Container deposit scheme

Victoria’s much anticipated container deposit scheme, CDS Vic, began on 1 November 2023.

CDS Vic will allow Victorians to return certain used drink cans, bottles and cartons for a 10-cent refund. 

To date over a billion containers have been returned.

There are 4 depots:

  • 1/8 Henry Wilson Drive, Rosebud
  • 32 Brasser Avenue, Dromana
  • 42 Watt Road, Mornington
  • 3/15 Wallis Drive, Hastings

There are also many Over the Counter locations across the Peninsula.

Locations - Return It

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Dromana depot

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Hastings depot

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Have a a couple of containers and want to make a difference? Drop them off at one of the baskets that have been installed across the Peninsula. 

Container Deposit Scheme Basket Trial 

For further information on the scheme such as:

  • Which containers are eligible for refund
  • Who will run the scheme
  • Where you can take your drink containers
  • How your organisation, charity, community group, or educational organisation can express their interest in participating in the scheme

Visit Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme 

If you are interested in hosting a CDS refund point; becoming a donation partner; or charity and community group fundraising, please visit the Return-It website: Return-It Vic – Partnership Opportunities

For charities, community groups and sports club, Return-It can provide 240L wheelie bins or bulk bags to assist with collecting and transporting containers to the depots.

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240L wheelie bin

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Bulka bag

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