Content components Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) rewards you with a 10-cent refund for every eligible drink container returned to a CDS refund point. Boroondara is located within the CDS Vic North Zone, operated by Visy.Types of refund pointsOver-the-counter Over-the-counter (OTC) 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. You can receive your refund in cash, electronic payment (EFT or PayID) and donate to a registered charity partner.Reverse vending machinesReverse vending machine (RVM) refund points are self-service, automated return and refund points. They operate from 7 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week.Simply insert all your eligible cans, cartons, glass or plastic bottles into the machine. They are automatically counted and your refund processed on the spot. You can receive your refund as a paper voucher for a local supermarket or electronic payment (EFT or PayID). You can choose to donate your refund to a registered charity partner.Refund points in BoroondaraThere are 8 OTC locations currently operating in Boroondara. To find your nearest refund point, search the map on CDS Vic website.There are 3 reverse vending machines (RVM) in Boroondara. You can find them at:230 Balwyn Road, Balwyn North – in the western car park of Gordon Barnard Reserve10 Rose Street, Hawthorn East – between Fritsch Holzer Park and the public car park742 Toorak Road – in the shopping centre car park. RVM in the western car park of Gordon Barnard Reserve, Balwyn North RVM in between Fritsch Holzer Park and the public car park, Hawthorn East. Container Deposit Scheme bin basket trialFrom May 2026 we’ll be trialling new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) baskets on public bins across Boroondara to help keep drink containers out of landfill and refunds in your pockets.How to use the basketsIf you finish a drink in a can, bottle, or carton with a 10c symbol - you can leave your eligible containers in the basket, instead of throwing them in the bin. To learn more about eligible containers, visit the CDSVictoria website.If you’re collecting containers for refunds - these baskets are free for everyone to use. You can take containers from the basket and take them to your nearest refund point to receive 10 cents per item.Why we’re doing thisDrink containers are one of the most common items found in public bins, especially in our parks. By using the baskets and sharing the refund during this trial, you’re helping us try new ways to keep our parks and streets clean, protect local wildlife and reduce recycling contamination.What will happenWe'll install 200 baskets on public bins in parks and shopping villages – keep an eye out for them in your local area.We’ll review the trial after 12 months. If it’s successful, we’ll explore keeping these baskets on our bins, making it even easier to recycle when you’re out and about.If you have questions about these installations, email Visy at [email protected].More informationRead more on Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme website.If you have questions, email [email protected]
