Container Deposit Scheme | Return and Earn
Hone Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) – Bottle & Can Recycling
Get your 10c refund. Fast and easy for instant refunds.
Looking for a simple place to recycle bottles and cans and get your money back?
You’ve found it.
Hone operates a ReturnIt Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) across convenient locations in Victoria, designed for speed, volume and convenience — whether you’re returning a small bag or a trailer-load.
Where to recycle bottles & cans
How it works (it’s easy)
No queues. No rejected containers. No full machines.
Bring your bottles and cans
Mixed together is fine
We process them in bulk
No feeding items one-by-one
Get your 10c refund per container
Quickly and accurately
Why people choose Hone
- Faster than reverse vending machines
- Our bulk-processing machines accept hundreds of containers at once
- No sorting required: glass, plastic and cans can go in together
Less frustration
- No error messages or rejected bottles
- No driving around looking for an empty machine
- Our depots process containers immediately, so machines are never full
Friendly, real people on site for assistance
- Our team is always available to help
- Efficient, personal service — especially helpful for large returns
What containers can I return?
Most drink containers are eligible for the 10c refund.
Accepted items
- Soft drink bottles and cans
- Water bottles
- Beer bottles and cans
- Mixed alcoholic drinks
- Small flavoured milk drinks
- Juice poppers and some fruit juices
Not accepted
- Wine bottles
- Cordial bottles
- Spirits
- Some larger fruit juice containers
Recycling with a difference
When you recycle at a Hone Return & Earn, you’re also supporting meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability.
Same 10c refund. Same convenience.
Plus a positive social and environmental impact.
Ready to return your bottles and cans?
Drop into your nearest Hone Return & Earn — no booking required.
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