Turn Your Bottles and Cans into Better Rail Trail Facilities ♻️🚲

Did you know your empty drink containers can help build new facilities on the O’Keefe Rail Trail—and support our vision to extend the rail trail to Wallan, and create a connecting trail to Rushworth?

By donating your container refunds through the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), you can directly support the work of the Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail (FBKRT). It’s simple, free, and every container counts.

How Your Containers Make a Difference

Funds raised through CDS donations can help the Friends group to:

• Provide additional facilities along the O’Keefe Rail Trail

• Advocate for trail extensions, such as Heathcote – Wallan and Heathcote – Rushworth

• Strengthen community support for safe, connected, and accessible rail trails

The three Victorian CDS areas

About the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme

Victoria has three CDS zones, each with different operators.
More information on the scheme is available here:
https://www.vic.gov.au/container-deposit-scheme

Victorian Northern Zone (CDS Vic North)

In northern Victoria, the CDS is operated by Visy, using:

• Reverse vending machines

• Over-the-counter return points

• CDS depot sites

Find your nearest return location here:
https://cdsvic.org.au/locations
(just enter your postcode)

The Easiest Way to Donate: Use the CDS Vic North App 📱

Step-by-step: Six easy steps to donate digitally

1. Download the CDS Vic North app, to your mobile smart device
   Available via the Apple Store or Google Play
   https://www.visy.com/services/container-deposit-scheme/cds-vic-north-app

2. Create your account in the app

3. Choose your donation recipient
   Search for:
   Friends of the Bendigo to Kilmore Rail Trail Inc
   (note: the name)

4. Once selected, the FBKRT barcode will automatically appear each time you open the app

5. At a CDS return point, scan the barcode shown on your phone/smart device

6. Return your eligible containers
   Your donation is transferred directly to FBKRT’s bank account—usually within minutes!

A Visy CDS reverse vending machine

Outside the Vic North Zone?

If you live outside the CDS Vic North area, and would still like to fundraise for the Friends group using the Victorian CDS or another State/Territory scheme—we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email us at: info@bendigokilmorerailtrail.com

Get Involved—One Container at a Time

It’s amazing how small actions add up. By returning your bottles and cans, you’re helping to grow a stronger, more connected rail trail network for our community and future generations.

Join us. Donate your containers. Help shape the trail’s future.