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Recycle your drink containers the smart way with the ACT Container Deposit Scheme. Divert them from becoming litter or landfill and pick up 10 cents for each.
04/10/2026
Did you know you can still return your containers this long weekend?🧃
Our cash-back depots are open on Monday's public holiday from 10am - 3pm, and our drop & go pods and reverse vending machines are open 7am - 7pm.
To learn more about other return point opening hours, visit https://actcds.org.au/return-points/
01/10/2026
The new ACT CDS app is here!
We've created a one‑stop shop for all your container returns, making it easier to track, manage, and redeem your containers no matter how you return them.
With the new app, you will be able to:
📍 Find return points
🚚 Book collections
💵 Receive or donate your refunds
Download the ACT CDS app now to get started https://actcds.org.au/app/
29/09/2026
We like your containers empty, uncrushed, with their labels on so our machines can recognise them✅
Learn more about what is eligible here https://actcds.org.au/eligible-containers/
Anyone can score just like the Canberra Raiders with the ACT CDS ♻️
Try returning your bottles and cans to score 10c per eligible container💵
Find your nearest return point https://actcds.org.au/return-points/
24/09/2026
There is more than one way to get your 10c container refund in ACT🪙
3 of our most popular return point types include:
- Cash-back depots - great for returning in bulk
- Drop & go pods - perfect for returning close to home
- Reverse vending machines - ideal for returning when you're out shopping
Find your nearest return point here https://actcds.org.au/return-points/
20/09/2026
If you return 12 eligible containers through the ACT CDS, you would save enough energy to power a TV for 19.3 hours, which is enough time to have a full Harry Potter movie marathon📺
Find out the impact of your recycling here https://actcds.org.au/impact-calculator/
17/09/2026
The ACT CDS app is coming soon! We’re excited to announce we’re upgrading to a new platform to make returning your eligible drink containers faster, easier and more convenient – all in the one app. Learn more: https://actcds.org.au/app/
17/09/2026
Hold on to those containers!🧃
Look for the 10c refund mark on your bottles, cans and cartons 🔍
If it's there, save them to recycle at an ACT CDS return point - https://actcds.org.au/return-points/
Canberra Raiders
13/09/2026
Did you know drink containers that are 150mL or smaller, like Yakult, are not eligible for a refund with the ACT CDS? 🔍
Drink containers must be between 150mL and 3L to be eligible for a 10c refund in the ACT.
Learn more about what is eligible here https://actcds.org.au/eligible-containers/
Keep your containers intact to score your 10c refund🧃✅
Leaving your labels on and containers uncrushed will help our machines register your containers.
Find out more about eligible containers https://actcds.org.au/eligible-containers/
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