Apply for a rebate on modern cloth nappies, menstrual and incontinence products.
Our Sustainable Living Subsidy Program is now open!
This program encourages our community to embrace sustainable living practices, emphasising waste avoidance, reduction and reuse. By subsidising the costs of various reusable products, we aim to make sustainable choices more accessible.
Residents can apply for rebates from the 1 February 2024 on a variety of reusable items, including modern cloth nappies, menstrual and incontinence products. Enjoy a 50% rebate on your purchase, up to a maximum value of $50, inclusive of GST. For example, if you spend $80 on modern cloth nappies, you can receive a $40 rebate. If your total cost is $150, the rebate will be capped at $50.
Apply for a rebate from 1 February 2024 on modern cloth nappies, menstrual and incontinence products
Rebates are available until 30 June 2024 or until funds are exhausted.
Rebates are available on reusable products including:
One size fits most, size specific nappies, swimming nappies, trial packs, inserts and boosters, nappy covers, training pants and underwear, and modern cloth nappy hire kits.
Wet bags, reusable baby wipes/kits/containers, nappy fasteners, and reusable breast/nursing pads.
Menstrual cups, reusable cloth pads, period underwear and period swimwear.
Leakproof underwear, incontinence trunks, adult containment swim short and swimwear and incontinence pads.
Note: this list is not exhaustive and subject to change based on product availability.
- Sweat minimising underwear.
- Reusable face cleansing pads.
- Compostable wipes (eg baby wipes, cleaning wipes, etc)
- Modern cloth nappy disposable liners
If you are not sure if a product will be subsidised, send us a general waste enquiry and we’ll get back to you or call our Waste Management Officer on 8372 8853.
- The Sustainable Living Subsidy Program is available to residents and business proprietors within the City of Mitcham. Proof of address is required.
- One applicant per household/business per year.
- The approved product(s) must be purchased within the current financial year and detailed receipts provided (Company name, ABN, date, clear identification of product(s) and cost).
- The subsidy program also includes pre-owned products if adequate proof is provided.
- The rebate does not include shipping costs.
- For residents with no access to Council’s Customer Request platform, assistance can be sought from Council's Waste Management Officers by calling 1300 133 466.
- Council will review all applications and approval is subject to all criteria being met.
- Council will notify you if your application is successful. The rebate will then be sent to you via EFT 30 days of approval being granted. We will not provide the rebate as cash.
- If your application is unsuccessful, you will be notified using the contact information supplied in the application.
- The scope of approved products can vary without notice. However, Council will endeavour to promote any changes through its website, social media pages and Mitcham Community News.
- The program is funded solely by the City of Mitcham. Council is unable to accept any applications for a rebate once the funding is exhausted.
- Council may review the program from time to time to measure its success. This may include a follow up email or request to participate in a survey.