CDS Vic North FAQs
Frequently asked questions
CDS Vic is a Victorian Government initiative that provides a 10 cent refund for every eligible drink container returned, and is part of important work that is transforming Victoria’s waste and recycling system. Providing the community, environment and economy with:
- More and better recycling
- Less waste
- Less litter
- A cleaner, greener state
CDS Vic launched on 1 November 2023.
There are now over 245 refund points the CDS Vic North Zone.
Most 150mL to 3 litre drink containers are eligible for a 10 cent refund – provided they are made from glass, plastic (HDPE/PET), aluminium, steel or liquid paperboard. The containers that are eligible for a refund are most commonly found as litter in our streets, beaches, waterways, and parks across Victoria. They are the type of drink containers you might consume ‘on the go’ when you are outside, or away from home.
No. Councils prohibit people from removing rubbish from a bin. Breaking the local law may result in a fine, particularly if rubbish or litter is left around a bin after it has been foraged.
When you use a reverse vending machine to return your eligible drink containers, you can use the options on the touchscreen to have it print out a voucher for the full refund amount.
A voucher can then be spent on purchases in-store, or exchanged for cash, at participating retailers.
When you opt for a digital refund it can take up to 24 to 72 hours for your refund to clear and appear in your bank account.
Please contact us at cdsvic@visy.com if you have any other questions