Waste rebates and discounts
Key points
- We offer the rebates and incentives below to help you reduce your household waste.
- Each rebate can only be claimed once for each category.
- Once a rebate has been claimed for your household, it cannot be claimed again.
- You can also get a discount on your rates for reducing your bin size
Rebate rules
- All households in Cardinia Shire are eligible for one rebate from each of the categories below.
- Rebates can only be claimed once per category, per household (i.e 1 x rebate for reusable nappies, 1 x rebate for sanitary items, 1 x rebate for a compost bin or worm farm and 1 x rebate for a mulcher).
- Once a rebate has been claimed, it cannot be be claimed again.
- Rebates only include listed products. Postage and other fees are not included.
- Rebates are for 50% of what you spend on products, up to the limits listed below. For example, if you spend $70 on a compost bin, you may be eligible for a rebate of $35.
- You must live in Cardinia Shire and provide proof of residency to be eligible for the rebate. Any products purchased must be used at this address.
- You must submit a separate application for each category.
- Applications must be completed within 60 days of making your purchase. The receipt must be legible and in Australian dollars.
- For online orders, proof of how much you spent is required. If your invoice does not show this, you should provide other evidence of the cost.
- Rebates are restricted to an allocated annual budget. We reserve the right to end this rebate offer if this budget amount is reached.
What you can claim a rebate for
| Category | Items included in category | Rebate amount (what you can claim back) |
|---|---|---|
| Compost bin or worm farm |
You can claim a rebate for one of the following from this category:
You might be interested in:
|
50% of the cost, up to $50 given back to you |
| Mulchers |
You can claim a rebate for one of the following from this category:
|
50% of the cost, up to $50 given back to you |
|
Reusable sanitary and incontinence products
|
You can claim a rebate for the following products from this category:
|
50% of the cost, up to $50 given back to you |
|
Reusable nappies |
You can claim a rebate for one of the following from this category:
You might be interested in: |
50% of the cost, up to $150 given back to you |
What you can't claim a rebate for
- Postage and other fees
- Commercial equipment
- Blower vac mulchers
- Mulching mowers
- Parts and accessories not listed
Apply for a waste rebate
You can claim a rebate using the online form below. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for rebates to be processed.
What you need to provide with your application
- a copy of the receipt – must be legible (able to be read), in Australian dollars and less than 60 days old
- proof that you live in Cardinia Shire.
Apply to reduce your bin size
Save $30 on your annual rates bill if you swap your 120-litre garbage bin for an 80-litre bin.
Online
Apply online to reduce your bin size
Phone
In person
Customer Service Centre
20 Siding Avenue, Officer