The ACT Container Deposit Scheme (ACT CDS) encourages ACT residents to reduce litter and the number of containers going to landfill.

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Eligible containers under the ACT’s scheme include the majority of glass, plastic, aluminium, steel and paper-based cartons that are between 150 millilitres and 3 litres.

The ACT operates three collection types;
1.     Drop & Go Point
2.     Drop & Go Pod
3.     Cash-back Depot

Consumers receive a 10-cent refund for each eligible container and can choose to receive a cash refund, an electronic refund or make a charitable donation.

The ACT CDS return point operator is called Return-It. Return-It operates both depot and express (Drop & G0) return points.

For further information, please visit the ACT CDS website.

Beverage Companies

If you are a manufacturer, distributor, importer, contract bottler or retailer supplying beverage containers into/within ACT, you may be considered a First Supplier. Follow the steps to determine if you are required to register your business for the ACT Container Deposit Schemes (CDS).