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 points
Over-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 machines
Reverse 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 Boroondara
There are 8 OTC locations currently operating in Boroondara. To find your nearest refund point, search the map on CDS Vic website.
There is a reverse vending machine in the western car park of Gordon Barnard Reserve, Balwyn North, pictured below.
Plans are underway to install another reverse vending machine in the Rose Street car park, Hawthorn East. We'll update our community when plans are confirmed.
If you have questions about these installations, email Visy at [email protected].
More information
Read more on Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme website.
If you have questions, email [email protected].