Geelong is excited to welcome Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) that will reward our community members with a 10 cent refund for every eligible soft drink and beer bottle, can and small fruit juice carton.

From Wednesday 1 November, both residents and businesses of greater Geelong and beyond can bring their collection of eligible recyclable containers to Recycle4Change located at 116, Furner Avenue, Bell Park (North Geelong) to earn a 10 cent tax free refund on each item.

With the fastest singulators in Victoria, Recycled4Change aims to help reduce of drink container waste from going to landfill as part of the Victorian Government’s Container Deposit Scheme that launched in 2023.

Proving even more valuable than collecting 10 cents per recyclable item is the fact that Recycle4Change (R4C) is a not-for-profit social enterprise, registered charity and business certified by Social Traders that will commence operations employing nine women, four men and two youth (under 25) who have been impacted by the justice system.

R4C proudly provides opportunities for local community members impacted by the justice system – who otherwise may face long-term unemployment – by providing support, resources, holistic transitional employment and training programs to enhance self-worth, enable reconnection with families and support overall social reintegration.
Rob Brown, R4C’s Chief Chance Creator, shares,