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Deposit return in Victoria
Check the on-pack identifier before travelling. Only containers covered by this system and meeting its condition rules are eligible for a refund.
PACKAGE LABEL GUIDE
How to identify eligible containers
Look for the Australian 10c refund statement on eligible containers.
- What to look for
- 10c REFUND · CDS VIC
- Where it appears
- It is commonly printed near the barcode or product information.
CDS Vic branding identifies the Victorian network; package wording may be shared across jurisdictions.
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Eligible scope
Most eligible beverage containers between 150 ml and 3 litres carrying the refund marking.
Common exclusions
Common exclusions include plain milk containers, wine and spirit bottles and containers outside state scheme rules; check the local list.
How to return
Use an authorised refund point, reverse-vending machine, depot or other scheme return route.
- Find the identifier shown above or the applicable refund wording on the package.
- Return eligible containers empty; refund-point condition requirements vary.
- Confirm the selected return point before travelling.
Official sources
Checked 2026-08-12