Recycling that makes cents – now in one convenient app
The new ACT Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) app has arrived. The secure, all-in-one platform is designed to make recycling eligible …
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Happy 8th birthday ACT CDS!
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is celebrating a high-tech 8th birthday, with newly upgraded cash-back depots making recycling even faster. Since launching on 30 June …
Cans and containers for Cancer Relief: Rise Above
Turning containers into care, Bin Barnier from Rise Above Capital Region Cancer Relief is supporting local cancer patients by recycling …
Students’ poster campaign helps kick start ACT CDS recycling at Turner Primary
Students’ poster campaign helps kick-start a recycling culture at Turner Primary. After the introduction of three ACT Container Deposit Scheme …
ACT couple vowed to take recycling to a new level to save for their wedding
With the cost of planning a wedding rising, this couple turned to recycling bottles, cans and cartons to raise extra …
Our depots are getting an upgrade
Throughout April and May 2026, there will be minor disruptions to depot operations across Canberra while we upgrade our machines …
Canberra Centre leads the way in recycling and giving back
Since launching their return for charity bins in February 2025, Canberra centre has seen strong support from businesses and shoppers. Canberra Centre Operations Manager Clare Glassford first came up with the idea …
Recycling that makes cents – ACT Container Deposit Scheme prepares to expand
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) will expand to increase the range of containers eligible for the 10c refund. From …
Canberra skipping champ turns bottles and cans into boarding pass for Japan
Twelve-year-old Keira Naden is proof that recycling can take you a long way—all the way to Japan, in her case. …
Kingsford Smith School students lead on recycling and reap the rewards
https://youtu.be/Fx1Cz1spUx4 What started as a math class exercise, in a few short years, has turned into a fundraising opportunity that …
Pickleball ACT is giving recycling their best shot
https://youtu.be/0nG8Z2CBAy0 In the past five years Pickleball ACT has grown from 5 to 900 members, and as the clubexpanded, so …
Canberra Centre: Recycling for a cause with return for charity bins
Canberra Centre has taken a major step forward in sustainability with the launch of a new ‘return for charity bins’ …
QT Canberra: sustainability in action with the ACT CDS
At QT Canberra, sustainability is at the heart of everything they do. Two years ago, the team discovered how simple …
Canberra Park: making recycling easy for visitors
Since introducing ACT Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) recycling bins in September 2023, Canberra Park has made a positive impact – …
Closed Loop recycles and supports local charities at Canberra Floriade
Sustainability company Closed Loop transformed waste management into a remarkable success story again this year at Canberra Floriade. During the …