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Sustainability

Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS VIC)

Be part of the change.

Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) is proud to be part of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), designed to transform the state's waste and recycling sector by offering 10 cents for every eligible container returned.

Return your eligible containers to our Breakwater Depot

Return your eligible containers to our Breakwater Depot, located at 6 Haworth Court, Breakwater in Geelong South, which offers a quick and easy drive and walk through service and digital refunds. It is hassle free as our machines do all the sorting.

You can choose to donate all your refund or part of it to BSL, to help support our critical programs and services that create lasting change in the lives of people experiencing disadvantage.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed

January 2025 Altered Hours of Operation:

  • Sunday 25th January 2025 (Australia Day)
    Closed Sunday. Reopening Monday.

How do I get involved?

1. Collect eligible drink containers

    Most aluminum, glass, plastic, steel, and liquid paperboard (carton) drink containers between 150mL and 3 litres are eligible.

    Look for the 10c mark on the back of pack. Some drinks are not eligible, including plain milk containers, wine and spirit bottles.

    Find out more on what can and can’t be returned

    2. Return your eligible drink containers

    Return your eligible drink containers at our Breakwater Depot located at 6 Haworth Court, Breakwater VIC 3219.

    You can walk in or drive through to get your drink containers counted and refunded– just make sure you have downloaded the free CDS VIC West App app to get your refunds paid into your PayPal or your nominated bank account.

    You will also be able to return eligible drink containers to some of our BSL op shops and BSL sites in the coming months, so stay tuned.

    3. Earn or donate your refund to BSL

    There are multiple ways to receive your 10 cent refund. You can either keep your refund or choose to donate it to BSL, to help support our critical programs and services that create lasting change in the lives of people experiencing disadvantage.

    Contact us:

    Phone: 1300 DONATE

    Address: 6 Haworth Court, Breakwater VIC 3219

      For more information visit https://cdsvic.org.au/