Does your local council offer a rebate on reusable products?

Several local councils across Australia offer rebate programs to encourage the use of reusable products, such as cloth nappies, reusable swim nappies and reusable menstrual products, as well as reusable incontinence products.
 
Below is a list of councils by state, along with details of their rebate offerings. There may be more that I have missed, so please check your local council if they are not on my list here: 

New South Wales

Wagga Wagga City Council

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase of reusable nappies (up to $100 per child) and reusable menstrual products (up to $50 per person).
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area.
  • Learn more

Ballina Shire Council

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase price of reusable nappies (up to $150 per household), reusable period products (up to $100 per household), and reusable continence management products (up to $100 per household).
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Ballina Shire area.
  • Learn more

Blacktown City Council

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase price of cloth nappies, up to $200.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Blacktown City Council area.
  • Learn more

Liverpool City Council

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on cloth nappies and reusable nappy accessories (up to $150), and 50% rebate on reusable menstrual products (up to $100).
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Liverpool City Council area.
  • Learn more

Penrith City Council

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase price of reusable nappy and sanitary products, up to $150 per household.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Penrith City Council area.
  • Learn more

Sutherland Shire Council

  • Rebate Details: Up to a $50 rebate on the purchase of reusable nappies, swim nappies, inserts, wipes, and wet bags.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Sutherland Shire area.
  • Learn more

Inner West Council

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase price (up to $150 per household) for reusable nappies and (up to $100 per household) for sanitary and incontinence products purchased after 1 July 2023.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Inner West Council area.
  • Learn more

Campbelltown City Council

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase price of reusable nappies and reusable sanitary products, up to a specified amount.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Campbelltown City Council area.
  • Learn more



Victoria

 

City of Casey

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase price of cloth nappies and reusable sanitary products, up to $100.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Casey
  • Learn more

Hobsons Bay City Council

  • Rebate Details: Up to $65 rebate on the purchase of reusable nappies, menstrual underwear, or washable incontinence products.
  • Eligibility: Purchases must be made between 25 July 2024 and 31 March 2025. Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within Hobsons Bay.
  • Learn more

 


City of Ballarat

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase price, up to $100, for reusable cloth nappy products and reusable period products.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Ballarat.
  • Learn more


Wyndham City Council

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase price of cloth nappies (up to $100) and reusable sanitary products (up to $50).
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within Wyndham City.
  • Learn more

City of Whittlesea

  • Rebate Details: Rebates are available on the purchase price of reusable nappies, reusable sanitary products, shopping carts, composting bins, and composting tools.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Whittlesea.
  • Learn more


East Gippsland Shire Council

  • Rebate Details: Rebates available for the purchase of eligible reusable products.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within East Gippsland Shire.
  • Learn more


South Australia

City of West Torrens

  • Rebate Details: Up to 50% of the cost (maximum $50) for reusable cloth nappies and sanitary items.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of West Torrens.
  • Learn more

City of Mitcham

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate on the purchase price, up to a maximum value of $50, for modern cloth nappies, menstrual, and incontinence products.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Mitcham.
  • Learn more

City of Onkaparinga

  • Rebate Details: 50% of the cost, up to a maximum of $100, for cloth nappies and related products, including swim nappies, reusable inner liners, wipes, wet bags, and nursing breast pads.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Onkaparinga.
  • Learn more

City of Tea Tree Gully

  • Rebate Details: 50% of the total purchase price for reusable sanitary products, as detailed on the receipt(s).
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Tea Tree Gully.
  • Learn more

Tasmania

City of Launceston

City of Hobart

  • Rebate Details: The City of Hobart offered a 50% rebate (up to $50) on the price of cloth nappies to assist families in making the switch from disposable to reusable nappies. 
  • City of Hobart
  • Eligibility: The rebate was available to residents of the City of Hobart.
  • Learn more

Western Australia

City of Fremantle

  • Rebate Details: 50% rebate (up to $50) on reusable sanitary items, including menstrual cups, reusable pads, incontinence pads, and period underwear.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Fremantle.
  • Learn more


City of Melville

  • Cloth Nappy Rebate: 50% rebate (up to $100) on the purchase or hire of modern cloth nappies.
  • Reusable Menstrual Product Rebate: 50% rebate (up to $50) on the purchase of reusable menstrual products.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Melville.
  • Learn more


City of Belmont

  • Cloth Nappy Subsidy: 50% rebate (up to $100) on the purchase of reusable modern cloth nappies.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Belmont.
  • Learn more

City of Cockburn

  • Cloth Nappy and Sanitary Product Rebate: Up to $50 rebate on the purchase of new reusable sanitary items, including menstrual cups, reusable pads, incontinence pads, and period underwear.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Cockburn.
  • Learn more


Town of Victoria Park

  • Cloth Nappy Rebate: Up to $50 rebate on the purchase of reusable modern cloth nappies.
  • Reusable Sanitary Product Rebate: Up to $50 rebate on a range of reusable sanitary products, including menstrual cups, reusable pads, incontinence pads, and period underwear.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Town of Victoria Park.
  • Learn more

City of Albany

  • Reusable Nappy Incentive Trial: 50% rebate (up to $100 per household) on the purchase of reusable cloth nappies.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Albany.
  • Learn more

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

  • Cloth Nappy and Sanitary Products Subsidy: Up to $100 subsidy towards the cost of cloth nappies and up to $50 towards the cost of reusable sanitary products.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.
  • Learn more

City of Canning

  • Eco Rebates: Rebates on the purchase of solar panels, reusable nappies, reusable sanitary items, and reusable incontinence products.
  • Eligibility: Residents must provide proof of purchase and residency within the City of Canning.
  • Learn more


Northern Territory

Alice Springs Town Council

  • Rebate Details: Up to 50% of the purchase price for various sustainable items, including reusable cloth nappies, food wraps, and sanitary items.
  • Eligibility: Residents can claim up to 50% of the purchase price, with specific caps for different items.
  • Learn more

Litchfield Council

  • Rebate Details: The 'Going Green Rebate' program aims to provide a rebate for the purchase of cloth nappies and reusable sanitary items to lessen the burden on landfill.
  • Eligibility: The program is designed to encourage the reduction of landfill through the use of reusable products.
  • Learn more

ACT Government Rebate Program

  • Rebate Details: The ACT Government provides a rebate of 50% of the purchase price for eligible reusable products, up to a maximum of $100 per household per year.
  • Eligible Products: The rebate applies to the purchase of cloth nappies, reusable sanitary products, and other sustainable personal hygiene items.
  • Eligibility: The program is available to ACT residents who have purchased eligible products within the current financial year.
  • Application Process: To apply for the rebate, residents must submit a completed application form along with proof of purchase and proof of residency.
  • Applications can be submitted online or by mail.
  • More Information: For detailed information on the rebate program, including the application form and eligibility criteria, please visit the ACT Government's official website.

Queensland

Townsville City Council

  • Rebate Details: Up to $200 back on reusable nappies and $100 back for reusable menstrual and incontinence products
  • Eligibility: Residents can secure a 50% contribution from the council for eligible products. 
  • Learn more

Livingstone Shire Council

  • Rebate Details: Monthly draw to win $100 for residents who spend a minimum of $30 on eligible reusable products.
  • Eligibility: Residents can enter the draw by submitting receipts for eligible purchases.
  • Learn more

Brisbane City Council

  • Rebate Details: While Brisbane City Council does not currently offer a rebate program for reusable products, they provide information on reducing nappy waste to landfill.
  • Learn more

How to Apply:

Proof of Purchase: Submit receipts or invoices showing the date, product details, and amount paid.Proof of Residency: Provide documents such as a driver's license, utility bill, or rates notice confirming your address within the council area.Application Form: Complete the relevant application form available on the council's website.

Please note that rebate amounts, eligible products, and application processes may vary between councils. It's advisable to check the specific terms and conditions on each council's website or contact them directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Please do let me know if you have found more others not listed to add to my list, of if you find your council in the list is no longe offering the rebate mentioned.

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