Victorians are in with the chance to win a million – a million cents that is – as the prize of a recycling competition from Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic).
The Win A Million! Cents competition offers five lucky recyclers a $10,000 cash prize each for returning their empty drink containers through the scheme.
CDS Vic is a recycling program that gives back to Victorians, the environment and the community by providing a 10-cent refund for each eligible drink container returned.
Running from May 5 to June 15, 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.
The competition was launched launched last week at Melbourne’s North and West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre in Errol Street, North Melbourne.
Scheme coordinator VicReturn chief executive Jim Round said since Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme launched in November 2023, participation has been overwhelming.
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.
“I’m so proud of how Victorians have embraced the scheme and the positive impact it is making on sustainability and community fundraising.
“The Win A Million! Cents competition is a fun way to thank Victorians for their support and to encourage even more participation,” Mr Round said.
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. There are deposit points across Melbourne’s north-west.
Details: cdsvic.org.au
