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Who are we?

Container Deposit Systems (CDS) is an Australian-owned and developed company that manufactures technology able to detect, count, classify, and separate eligible beverage containers while capturing real-time data.

• Innovative and convenient solutions to increase recycling rates and reduce litter.
• All machinery and technology is designed and manufactured in Australia.
• National presence.
• Solutions for small, medium, and large manual or automated depots.
• Our technology integrates with state-specific schemes.
• Observability and analytics.

CDS brings decades of experience in the operation and management of beverage container recycling.

ISO 9001 and 45001 certified

Finalist of Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2021

COEX accredited

WINNER 2022 The Telstra Best of Business Awards - Embracing Innovation Award

Want to learn more about us?

Download our latest brochure and dive into what we do, who we are, and how our automated technology is leveraging beverage return depots efficiency around Australia. 

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Latest News

Cairn recycling BRT operator
How Cairns Recycling Increased Throughput and Improved Customer Experience with the BRT
Corporate, Community
June 29, 2026
With seven sites located in Queensland, Cairns Recycling provides container refund services to the local community and commercial customers throughout northern Qld. Following the installation of the CDS Bulk Redemption Terminal (BRT), the Portsmith site has improved processing efficiency while creating additional capacity for future growth.
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Should You Return Containers With Lids On or Off? Here’s What You Need to Know
Community
June 15, 2026
While lids may seem harmless, they can pose a serious safety risk during processing if the facility isn’t equipped to handle sealed container. That’s why guidelines differ across Australia depending on the technology used at each refund point. Learn what's the go-to at different Australian locations.
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Australia United in Container Recycling
Community
May 1, 2025
On 1 May 2025, Tasmania officially launched its Container Refund Scheme, becoming the final Australian state to embrace this impactful environmental initiative.
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