Hone Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) – Bottle & Can Recycling
Get your 10c refund. Fast and easy for instant refunds.
Where to recycle bottles & cans in Victoria
Clyde North Depot
23 Hamersley Drive, Clyde North
Berwick Depot
37–43 Enterprise Avenue, Berwick
Hastings Depot
15 Wallis Drive, Hastings
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
Your waste reduction creates meaningful employment for people with disability.
We meet EPA, state and federal standards for handling, documentation and processing.
Less frustration
Full certificates of diversion for ESG, CSR and audit requirements.
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.
Eligible containers include
- Soft drink bottles and cans
- Water bottles
- Beer bottles and cans
- Mixed alcoholic drinks
- Small flavoured milk drinks
- Juice poppers and some fruit juices
Important container requirements
- Containers must be uncrushed and unbroken
- Must be empty
- Must have the original label attached
Not accepted
- Wine bottles
- Cordial bottles
- Spirits
- Some larger fruit juice containers
Tip
Look for the 10c refund logo on the back of the bottle or can.
For full eligibility details, visit the official Victorian CDS FAQs
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