New Operating Hours from Sunday May 12
*Due to strict closing times, depots may close the access gates up to 20 minutes before our advertised closure. This is due to a large amount of customers within our site that need to have their containers processed. We encourage people to arrive at our depot 1 hour before the advertised closure to avoid being turned away.
What's Eligible?
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I bring in an ineligible item?
Unfortunately, we can't accept items that are listed as ineligible on the cdsvic.org.au website. You will need to take these items with you and dispose of them in your general recycling bins through the Council collection.
I'm a restaurant, club or pub in Ballarat - can I get in on this action?
You sure can. We're about to launch a delivery/collection service to commercial customers. We'll launch this service in December 2023, but in the interim you can contact us here for more information.
And, I get my refund on the spot?
Yes. We provide cash refunds for all eligible containers returned to us.
But I heard I need to use a voucher to redeem my money at a supermarket..
A Reverse Vending Machine (the ones that look like shipping containers) provide customers with a voucher that they need to take to a supermarket to redeem their cash.
We provide cash on the spot.
For more information on Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme go to www.cdsvic.gov.au
McCallum is contracted by Tomra Cleanaway to operate two automated depots in Ballarat under the Victorian Government's Container Deposit Scheme.
For any queries regarding Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme please contact CDS Vic.