Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme

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:

• Plain milk containers of all sizes, including plant-based milk substitutes.
• Concentrated or undiluted cordial or syrup containers.
• Wine or pure spirits bottles made of glass, including single serve formats.
• Sachets (soft plastic or foil) above 250mL that contained wine.
• Containers 1 litre or greater that contained flavoured milk, pure fruit or vegetable juice, cask wine or cask water.
• Registered health tonics, including small probiotic shots less than 150mL.
• No container under 150ml can be redeemed.
  
  

You can still recycle many of these containers in your kerbside bin collection.

Keep the label on and don't crush the container. 

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.

Containers must be empty

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.

Leave the lids on

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:

• a business
• a non for profit organisation 
• a community or sporting group

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:

• community group
• sporting clubs
• not-for-profit organisation
• business

If you would like to receive donations please visit Visy's website to learn more.

Any containers in the baskets are for anyone to take for personal use or to support fundraising efforts for your local club, school, or community group. Once collected, you can take them to a refund point to receive a 10-cent refund per container.

Baskets will be installed during June and July 2025 with a review scheduled for early 2026. If the trial proves successful, we’ll be adding more baskets throughout the municipality.

The trial of 100 baskets across most townships starts in early July 2025. We'll review the results in early 2026 and if the trial is successful, we’ll install more baskets across the municipality.

If the project is successful, we’ll consider installing more baskets in more locations. Contact us with the location of the bin you’d like to see a basket installed on and we’ll consider it should the project continue.

No, any containers in the baskets are available for anyone to take.

For your nearest refund point visit cdsvic.org.au/locations

To find out more about eligible containers visit cdsvic.org.au/eligible-containers

The trial is a collaborative effort between Yarra Ranges Council and Vic Return, Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme Coordinator. Together, we’re making this initiative possible!