The smart way to recycle drink containers. It helps the environment, community and you!
COVID-19 UPDATE: Drive & Drop is now available at the Fyshwick and Mitchell cash-back depots and can be accessed in line with the latest Public Health Directions. Drop & Go Pods are also open for returns while all other return points remain temporarily closed in line with the latest Public Health Directions. There may be slight delays in processing Drop & Go Pod refunds due to COVID restrictions. We are working to process these as quickly as possible and thank you for your patience in these challenging times. More information about how the ACT CDS is responding to COVID-19 including the introduction of Drive & Drop is available here.
Reduce litter and landfill
Get 10 cents for each one
Most drink containers between 150mL and 3L in size are eligible under the ACT CDS.
How does it work?
Which containers are eligible?
Eligible drink containers are those that are commonly found in the litter stream and are smaller, more portable containers. Larger containers often used at home are not eligible under the ACT CDS.
Visit the eligibility guideReturning containers
Drop & Go Pods
Self-service and open 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.
Ideal for returning containers close to home.
- Electronic refunds
- Donations
Drop & Go Points
Self-service and staffed. Open during business hours and weekends.
Ideal for four to five bags of drink containers at a time.
- Electronic refunds
- Donations
Cash-back Depots
Staffed with automated counting systems. Open during business hours and weekends.
Ideal for larger quantities of drink containers and instant cash refund.
- Cash refunds
- Electronic refunds
- Donations
Latest news
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