CDS Vic North How it works
Return your eligible drink containers for recycling
The CDS Vic North Zone operated by Visy, has a network of refund points ready for you to claim your 10 cent refund for every eligible drink can, carton, glass or plastic bottle you return.
Container eligibility
Do not crush your containers or remove their labels, as the CDS Vic North Reverse Vending Machines need to identify the barcode and shape of the container and to process your refund.
Eligible containers
Most small portable beverage containers between 150mL and 3L. Check for the 10c mark on the drink container label.
- Aluminium cans
- Plastic bottles
- Glass bottles
- Paperboard cartons (under 1L)
- Steel bottles/cans
Your containers should be uncrushed and lids can be kept on.
Ineligible containers
- Wine and spirit bottles
- Milk containers
- Paper cartons (over 1L)
- Cordial bottles
Don't throw these out! Ineligible containers may still be accepted in your kerbside recycling bin.
Refund payment types – get your refund your way
There are various ways to receive your 10 cent refund. Pocket it, bank it, or give it to your favourite charity – the choice is yours.
Vouchers
Vouchers will be generated instantly and can be redeemed at participating stores such as your local supermarket. These can be used towards your purchase, or they can often be exchanged for cash in-store. No personal details are required.
Electronic Payment
Download the CDS Vic North app, available on both iOS and Android devices, to receive electronic payments via EFT or PayID.
Cash
Our depots and over-the-counter refund points will be able to offer your refund in cash after they count your eligible drink containers on the spot.
Donate
Use the CDS Vic North app to find a registered charity or community organisation to support at your local refund point. Registered donation partners can also share their Donation Partner ID or barcode with you directly.
CDS Vic North refund points
CDS Vic North has a network of refund points - choose the refund point that best suits you and the number of containers you have.
Reverse vending machines (RVMs)
Self-service automated return and refund points, operating from 7am – 8pm, 7 days a week.
Simply insert all your eligible cans, cartons, glass or plastic bottles into one machine and they will be automatically counted, and your refund processed.
Refund Payment types:
- Paper & eVoucher
- Donation
- Electronic payment (EFT or PayID)
Over-the-counter (OTC)
Over-the-counter refund points include small businesses, community organisations, charities and sporting clubs.
OTC refund point operators will count and sort your containers manually and process your payment.
Refund Payment types:
- Cash
- eVoucher
- Donation
- Electronic Payment (EFT of PayID)
Depots
Staffed bulk container return refund points, able to process larger quantities of your eligible cans, cartons, glass or plastic bottles.
Refund Payment types:
- Cash
- Donation
- Electronic Payment (EFT or PayID)