New South Wales The NSW container deposit scheme, Return and Earn, commenced across NSW on 1 December 2017. What's Covered? Most drink containers between 150ml and 3L that display a NSW CDS label can be returned. From the commencement of the scheme in NSW all beverage suppliers and retailers must sell eligible beverage containers that display the required EPA approved CDS labelling, to be developed in the coming months. What's Not Covered? Plain/unflavoured milk (or milk substitute) containers (cartons, glass or plastic)

Flavoured milk containers 1 litre or more

Pure fruit or vegetable juice containers 1 litre or more

Glass containers for wine and spirits

Casks (plastic bladders in boxes) for wine and casks for water - 1 litre or more

Sachets for wine 250ml or more

Containers for cordials, concentrated fruit/vegetable juices

Registered health tonics As the primary aim of the program is to reduce litter, containers for drinks that are usually consumed at home, like wine bottles and milk and juice cartons, aren't covered, although they can be recycled in kerbside systems as usual. Search RecyclingNearYou to find out if your council accepts them. Who is it funded by? Beverage suppliers (manufacturer, importer, wholesaler or retailer) that bring eligible containers into NSW will be responsible for funding the 10-cent refund as well as associated costs. Councils will receive the refund for drink containers that end up in kerbside recycling bins, which will go to improving their waste services and reduce the cost of waste collections. Where are the collection points? The NSW scheme coordinator is responsible for delivering statewide coverage through a network of collection depots and reverse vending machines. The full list of collection points will be available on the Return and Earn website.

For more information about the NSW container deposit scheme visit the Return and Earn and NSW EPA website.

Northern Territory The Northern Territory launched its scheme in 2011. What's Covered? Carbonated soft drinks, 3L or less

Non-carbonated, soft drinks: including (but not limited to) fruit/juice based drinks (containing less than 90% juice), 'sports' drinks, 'vitamin' drinks, 'energy' drinks, ready to drink cordials, 3L or less

Pure fruit/vegetable juice: means a liquid at least 90% of which is fruit juice and/or vegetable juice.

Flavoured milk, less than 1L

Water: plain, still or carbonated spring water, mineral water and any other water intended for human consumption, less than 1L

Beer, cider and mixed drinks, 3L or less

Wine in plastic or sachets, less than 250ml

Wine in casks, less than 1L What's Not Covered? Unflavoured milk (cartons, glass or plastic)

Concentrated fruit and/or vegetable juice intended to be diluted before consumption

Health tonic included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods

Cordial (undiluted)

Glass wine and spirit bottles See the full list of what's covered Search RecyclingNearYou to find out what is accepted in your kerbside collection. Who Is It Funded By? Beverage suppliers that bring eligible containers into the NT will be responsible for funding the 10-cent refund as well as associated costs. Where Are The Collection Points? See the full list of collection points in the Northern Territory. Community Education Resources Encourage your community to participate in the NT CDS with our free posters, digital graphics and factsheet.

South Australia The South Australian scheme, running since 1977, has resulted in an 80% return rate of containers and saw charities and community groups raise $60 million last year through clean-up projects. The container deposit scheme also provides a financial benefit to community groups, sporting clubs and charities that collect empty containers for refund. In 2012-13 nearly $60 million was refunded to the community. What's Covered? Carbonated soft drinks, 3L or less

Non-carbonated, soft drinks: including (but not limited to) fruit juice based drinks (containing less than 90% juice), 'sports' drinks, 'vitamin' drinks, 'energy' drinks, ready to drink cordials, 3L or less

Water: plain, still or carbonated spring water, mineral water and any other water intended for human consumption, less than 1L

Pure fruit/vegetable juice: means a liquid at least 90% of which is fruit juice and/or vegetable juice, less than 1L

Flavoured milk: less than 1L

Beers, cider and mixed drinks, 3L or less

Spirits: a liqueur or other alcoholic beverage produced by distillation (eg: brandy, gin, rum, vodka, whisky), 3L or less, non-glass only

Wine in plastic or sachets, less than 250ml

Wine in casks, less than 1L What's Not Covered? Unflavoured milk (cartons, glass or plastic)

Concentrated fruit and/or vegetable juice intended to be diluted before consumption

Health tonic included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods

Cordial (undiluted)

Glass wine and spirit bottles For a full list see the SA EPA website. Search RecyclingNearYou to find out what is accepted in your kerbside collection. Who Is It Funded By? Beverage suppliers that bring eligible containers into SA will be responsible for funding the 10-cent refund as well as associated costs. Where Are The Collection Points? For a full list of collection points, please visit the SA EPA website.

Queensland Queensland's container refund scheme commenced 1 November 2018. The scheme provides social enterprise, community, and regional and remote area benefits by creating new job and recycling opportunities. It also provides recycling opportunities for communities that do not currently have access to kerbside recycling services. What's Accepted? Most aluminium, glass, PET, HDPE, steel and liquid paperboard beverage containers between 150ml and 3L will be eligible under the scheme. After a period of transition, all eligible containers will also be required to display a refund marking that will make it easy for people to see which containers can be returned for a refund. What's Not Accepted? Plain milk containers

Glass containers which have contained wine or pure spirits

Large containers (1L or more) that have contained flavoured milk, pure juice, cask wine or cask water

Cordial or vegetable juice containers

Sachets above 250ml that have contained wine

Registered health tonics Search RecyclingNearYou to find out what is accepted in your kerbside collection. Who Is It Funded By? Beverage suppliers that bring eligible containers into QLD are responsible for funding the 10c refund as well as associated costs. Where Are The Collection Points? There are already 230 container refund points across Queensland with more coming on line soon. These container refund points may operate on a permanent, temporary or mobile basis. For further updates on the scheme visit: https://www.containersforchange.com.au

Western Australia The state government is introducing a statewide container deposit scheme. The Containers for Change scheme will launch October 1, 2020. What's Covered? Consumers will be able to get a 10 cent refund on all eligible beverage containers - plastic and glass bottles, paper-board cartons, and steel and aluminium cans between 150 millilitres and three litres. Examples of eligible beverage containers include: Soft drink cans and bottles

Bottled waters - both plastic and glass

Small flavoured milk drinks

Beer and cider cans and bottles

Sports drinks and spirit-based mixed drinks. Further Information The scheme is currently undergoing a period of consultation. For more information, please email your request to cds@dwer.wa.gov.au or visit the Containers for Change website.

Tasmania The state government is introducing a statewide container deposit scheme. Tasmania's container deposit scheme is expected to be rolled out by 2022.

Australian Capital Territory The ACT container deposit scheme, commenced across the ACT on 30 June 2018. The ACT Container Deposit Scheme (ACT CDS) encourages recycling in the community while reducing litter and the number of containers going to landfill. Under the Scheme, you can return eligible, empty beverage containers to return points and receive a 10 cent refund for each container. You can choose to keep your refund or donate it to charity. What's Covered? Eligible containers are ones that are commonly found in the litter stream, including most glass, PET, HDPE, aluminium, steel or liquid paperboard (cartons) between 150mL and 3L in size. All containers that can be recognised as an eligible container will be accepted. What's Not Covered? Plain/unflavoured milk (or milk substitute) containers (cartons, glass or plastic)

Flavoured milk containers 1 litre or more

Pure fruit or vegetable juice containers 1 litre or more

Glass containers for wine and spirits

Casks (plastic bladders in boxes) for wine and casks for water - 1 litre or more

Sachets for wine 250ml or more

Containers for cordials, concentrated fruit/vegetable juices

Registered health tonics As the primary aim of the program is to reduce litter, containers for drinks that are usually consumed at home, like wine bottles and milk and juice cartons, aren't covered, although they can be recycled in kerbside systems as usual. Search RecyclingNearYou to find out if your council accepts them. Who Is It Funded By? Beverage suppliers (manufacturer, importer, wholesaler or retailer) that bring eligible containers into ACT will be responsible for funding the 10-cent refund as well as associated costs. Where Are The Collection Points? We've got convenient and accessible return points across the ACT and are planning on opening more soon. By July 2019 there will be 18 return points in operation. For more information about the ACT container deposit scheme visit the ACT Government CDS site