Updated: November 6, 2024
BEPS is now set up to collect and raise funds through the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). This means students and the BEPS community can deposit eligible cans and help to raise money for the school.
CDS Vic is a state-wide recycling program that enables charities and community groups the opportunity to receive donations or to fundraise by hosting a container collection drive – all while keeping the environment clean. We have already started collecting the containers in our lunches and the money raised is slowly growing.
If you have any containers to donate to ‘Bottles 4 BEPS’ you can bring it to the school but we would prefer that you take your containers to your closest refund point and donate them yourself. This will keep collection bins clean and not too full.
Our closest refund point in the carpark at 10 Moreland Road – just a 20 minute walk away from the school. We need as many helpers as we can to transport and deposit the containers from the school to the refund point. If you ride, walk or drive around Moreland road on your commute to school we would love your help.
If you have any question or would like to help please contact James Goode:
james.goode@education.vic.gov.au
Handy FAQs:
Do I have to bring my containers to school if I want to donate to ‘ Bottles 4 BEPS’?
No, you can transfer your containers at any CDS West refund points. Use this link to find your nearest refund point: https://cdsvic.org.au/locations.
How do I transport the containers to the refund point?
Bring a bag or box from home to store as many bottles as you can. Hopefully many hands will make light work.
Where is the collection point at the school?
At the bottom of the Il Nido stairs underneath the sign that says ‘Bottles 4 BEPS’
Do I need to download anything?
Yes, you need to download the CDS Vic West app, create a profile and set ‘Bottles 4 BEPS’ as the charity.
I already have an account with the CDS Vic West app. Can I also donate to ‘Bottles 4 BEPS’?
You can change between charities and your personal account by editing the ‘switch payout’ section in the app.