As the local government elections will be held on 26 October 2024, Yarra Ranges Council will assume a caretaker role from Tuesday 17 September 2024. During the caretaker period, there will be limited changes made to the content on Council's websites. Information will only be added to this website in accordance with caretaker requirements.
All Victorians – including families, community groups, charities, multi unit dwellings and more – can bring their eligible beverage containers to a refund point, and receive 10 cents in exchange for it. This refund can be kept or donated to one of the donation partners.
To participate it's an easy three step process:
You can learn more about the program by visiting the State Government website.
You can return most containers between 150mL and 3 litres that are made of:
aluminium
glass
plastic
liquid paperboard (carton)
Look for the 10c mark on the drink container label. It is often located near the barcode.
There are some drink containers that are not eligible for a refund. Containers that are less than 150mL and greater than 3 litres are usually excluded.
You are NOT allowed to return:
You can still recycle many of these containers in your kerbside bin collection.
Scanners inside vending machines will identify the shape, label and barcode of each container to ensure it is eligible for a refund. Broken bottles, crushed cans and bottles without labels will not be eligible for a refund.
You don't have to rinse each container, but it must be empty and the outside clean enough that the barcode can be scanned by the vending machine.
They will become part of the circular economy too and will be made into new products.
Check what containers are eligible
Visy operates all the refund sites available in Yarra Ranges. You can find your nearest refund point on the interactive map
There will be multiple ways to receive your 10 cent refund. You can either keep your refund, or support your favourite charity or community organisation with a donation.
Learn more about the refund options
Before becoming a refund collection point operator you will need to check whether a planning permit is required by contacting Council's Planning Team on 1300 368 333.
In addition you can become a refund collection point operator if you are:
To submit your interest you will need to complete a form through Visy and check with Council's Planning Team.
You can register your interest to become a donation partner if you are a:
If you would like to receive donations please visit Visy's website to learn more.
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