Victorians to win through CDS Vic

Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is holding a competition for drink container recyclers to win $10,000.

Dubbed the ‘Win a Million! Cents’ competition, the event offers five recyclers a $10,000 cash prize for returning their empty drink containers through the CDS Vic recycling scheme.

To date, 1.7 billion drink containers have been returned through the scheme, equating to $170 million back to Victorians. This includes $1.7 million donated to local charities, schools and community groups.

Running from 5 May to 15 June 2025, the competition automatically rewards customers with one entry for every 50 eligible containers they return in a single transaction — regardless of whether they keep the refund amount or donate it to one of the registered donation partners.

“I’m so proud of how Victorians have embraced the scheme and the positive impact it is making on sustainability and community fundraising,” said Jim Round, CEO of scheme coordinator VicReturn.

“The Win a Million! Cents competition is a fun way to thank Victorians for their support and to encourage even more participation.”

One of the five winners will score a bonus $10,000 to donate to a registered CDS Vic charity, school or community group of their choice.

The competition is open to Victorian residents only. Entry form and terms and conditions are available at winamillioncents.com.au.

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