Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme
East Bendigo high-speed depot
23 Wellsford Drive, East Bendigo VIC 3550, Dja Dja Wurrung Land
Drop off your empty bottles and cans at our high-speed depot and get paid 10¢ for every eligible container. Our state-of-the-art sorting machines count everything in one go and our friendly depot rangers are on deck to process your refund and lend a helping hand.
Claim your refunds with the CDS Vic North app.
Opening hours
Monday – Saturday: 8 am – 4 pm
Sunday: Closed
Public holidays: Closed
Status updates: please check Google Maps for live updates before you visit.
Payment
EFT via CDS Vic North app: use your CDS Vic North app to receive your refunds directly into your nominated bank account (EFT) via bank transfer or PayID, or donate to charities and community groups.
Cash: subject to availability.
How it works
Collect
Check bottles and cans have a 10¢ refund symbol and barcode intact.
Recycle
Drop-off your containers to us or create an account to book a pickup.
Earn
Get paid 10¢ for every eligible container. It’s a tax-free refund.
What can I recycle?
Check for a 10¢ refund symbol
Bottles and cans displaying a 10¢ refund symbol are eligible for recycling. They need to be liquid-free, uncrushed and have the barcode intact. Wine, spirits, milk and cordial bottles aren’t accepted under Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme.
What are Envirobank Orange Bags?
The easiest way to collect bottles and cans
Envirobank’s iconic Orange Bags are reusable and designed to make recycling simple. Just keep them out of direct sunlight (UV and heat will cause them to break down).