Beau Miles goes the extra mile with container returns

When CDS Vic launched in November 2023, Youtuber Beau Miles and his friend Jimma planned to be among the first in line to return their eligible drink containers. And they certainly had a lot of them: nearly 10,0000 which they’d collected from Victorian roadsides over a period of several months.
Mt Eliza Tennis Club smashes their container collections

Donations have ramped up quickly for this community-focused club. They’re turning empties into much-needed funds.
Twins use CDS Vic to raise $300 for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital

Introducing Sonny and Lennie, 8-year-old twins who have first-hand experience of Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, which provides world class care for sick children and their families.
Celebrating our ResourceSmart Schools Awards winners

Congratulations are in order for schools and students across Victoria. The 2025 entrants into the ResourceSmart Schools Awards have thoroughly impressed us.
Axis Worx CDS Vic Depot Transforming Lives Through Container Recycling

Did you know that if you live in or around Horsham and return your eligible drink containers to our Horsham depot, you’re contributing to the employment of people with disabilities?
Alexandra Football Netball Club uses CDS Vic to support their community

Alexandra Football Netball Club have been participating in CDS Vic and using their donations to fund their footy club supplies.
RSL branches making real change in their communities

In bayside Melbourne and goldrush towns alike, RSL sub-branches without gaming need to get creative with their fundraising.
A Lions club that’s all about recycling

Up in the northwest of Victoria, the community of Dimboola is recovering from a bushfire that saw thousands of hectares reduced to ash. It’s a team effort, and on that team are the Dimboola Lions.
This country school is making change

Newstead Primary School was built in 1877, but with the help of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, it’s moving into the future.
Caravan Park rallies Loch Sport locals for container collection

What do wombats and CDS Vic have in common? More than you might think!