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.
Eligible containers - good to go!
- Cans (e.g. soft drinks)
- Bottles (e.g. beer bottles)
- Cartons (e.g. flavoured milk)
- Juice boxes and poppers
Most containers between 150ml and 3 litres are accepted and can get you a refund.
These containers are eligible under the ACT CDS so you will get a 10 cent refund for each one you return.
Ineligible containers - not refundable
- Milk containers
- Glass wine bottles
- Glass spirit bottles
- Pure juice containers over 1 litre
- Cordial bottles
These containers are not eligible under the ACT CDS but can still be included in household recycling.
Not sure if your drink container is eligible?
Return points
There are a number of return points located across the ACT – there is one near you!
Find out moreReturning containers
You can return eligible drink containers to three different types of return points: Drop & Go Point, Drop & Go Pod and Cash-back Depot. Each type of return point offers different refund options.
Find out more