Well done ACT!
Millions of drink containers are returned through the ACT Container Deposit Scheme (ACT CDS) every year. By recycling bottles, cans and cartons, you’re helping to reduce litter and landfill and earning some money along the way.
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme is the smart way to recycle your drink containers.
Every container returned makes an impact.
How does it work?
Collect eligible containers
Find out which containers can be returned through the ACT CDS for 10 cents each.
Take containers to a return point
There are different types of return points available. Find the one nearest or most convenient for you.
Returning Containers
Each type of return point offers different refund options.
Drop & Go Pods
Ideal for returning containers close to home.
Self-service and open 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.
Electronic refunds
Donations
Drop & Go Points
Ideal for four to five bags of drink containers at a time.
Self-service and staffed. Open during business hours and weekends.
Electronic refunds
Donations
Cash-back Depots
Ideal for larger quantities of drink containers and instant cash refund.
Staffed with automated counting systems. Open during business hours and weekends.
Cash refunds
Electronic refunds
Donations
Reverse Vending Machine
Ideal for returning containers close to home.
Self-service and open 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.
Electronic refunds
Donations
Donation Station
Ideal for on-the-go returns. Donations only.
Self-service and open 7am to 12am, seven days a week.
Donations
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