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What is the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme?

Victoria’s container deposit scheme, CDS Vic, is set to start in November 2023. The scheme will reward Victorians with a 10-cent refund for every eligible can, carton and bottle they return.

It is a vital component of the Victorian Government’s new Circular Economy.

Making an impact

CDS Vic will provide shared benefits to the community, environment and economy by delivering:

  • improving and increasing recycling
  • less waste - old containers become new ones
  • less litter - reduced by up to half
  • hundreds of new jobs and economic opportunities across Victoria

A link to the Victorian Governments Container Deposit Scheme can be found here: https://engage.vic.gov.au/container-deposit-scheme