Update: cloth nappy & reusable menstrual product rebates closed for review
*Rebates closed for 2025-2026: our waste rebates for compost bins, worm farms, cloth nappies and menstrual products have been exhausted. Please note possible changes to rebates in 2026-2027**.
**Rebates for 2026-2027: how we do grants, and what we give rebates for, may change in 2026-2027 as the City undergoes a review of its Grants policy. Please revisit this page in the coming months for an update.
Please contact the City for enquiries.
Cloth nappy rebate (closed for review)
Residents can receive a 50% rebate for the purchase or hire of modern cloth nappies (to a maximum rebate of $100).
How to apply for the cloth nappy rebate: see eligible items and conditions below and view our guide to modern cloth nappies. Click the button and follow these instructions: hover over 'All Requests' and select 'New Request'. Select 'Waste' then select ''Cloth Nappy Rebate' and follow the prompts.Click on the link below and you'll be prompted to:
- Search for your City of Melville address
- Upload a copy of your receipt (clearly demonstrating purchase of eligible items) and your proof of residence within the City (e.g. driver’s license or utility bill)
- Provide your bank details for payment.
Reusable menstrual product rebate (closed for review)
Residents can receive a 50% rebate for the purchase of reusable menstrual products (to a maximum rebate of $50). See eligible items and conditions below.
How to apply for the reusable menstrual product rebate: see eligible items and conditions below. Then click the button below and follow these instructions: hover over 'All Requests' and select 'New Request'. Select 'Waste' then select ' Reusable Menstrual Products Rebate' and follow the prompts.
Click on the link below and you'll be prompted to:
- Search for your City of Melville address
- Upload a copy of your receipt (clearly demonstrating purchase of eligible items) and your proof of residence within the City (e.g. driver’s license or utility bill)
- Provide your bank details for payment.
- All-in-two nappies
- Pocket nappies
- Night nappies
- Swim nappies
- Terry towelling/prefold nappies
- Toddler training pants
- Cloth nappy repair
- Inserts, boosters and fasteners (when purchased with nappies)
- Rebate applies to eligible items only. Shipping and GST are not rebatable, and will be discounted.
- The maximum rebate amount is $100.
- e.g. 50% of a $250 (minus gst) spend will rebate $100, not $125.
- e.g. 50% of a $80 (minus gst) spend will rebate $40.
- Applicants must provide proof of City of Melville residency (recent bill, rates notice, license).
- Applications must be submitted within six months of purchase or hire of cloth nappy items.
- Cloth nappy rebate can only be received once, regardless if you received the full $100 or not.
- You will receive your rebate via EFT to your nominated bank account within 4 to 6 weeks. Rebates cannot be given in the form of cash or cheque.
- Residents may reapply for the rebate every three years from the resident's previous application.
- Rebates are granted per-resident, not per-property. If you have moved properties and/or would like to re-apply for a rebate prior to the 3 year period, please contact our waste team directly to discuss your eligibility.
- Menstrual cups (reusable)
- Menstrual pads (reusable)
- Menstrual underwear (reusable)
- Menstrual swimwear (reusable)
- Rebate applies to eligible items only. Shipping and GST are not rebatable, and will be discounted.
- The maximum rebate amount is $50.
- e.g. 50% of a $150 (minus gst) spend will rebate $50, not $75.
- e.g. 50% of a $80 (minus gst) spend will rebate $40.
- Applicants must provide proof of City of Melville residency (recent bill, rates notice, license).
- Applications must be submitted within six months of purchase or hire of cloth nappy items.
- Rebate can only be received once, regardless if you received the full $50 or not.
- You will receive your rebate via EFT to your nominated bank account within 4 to 6 weeks. Rebates cannot be given in the form of cash or cheque.
- Residents may reapply for the rebate every three years from the resident's previous application.
- Rebates are granted per-resident, not per-property. If you have moved properties and/or would like to re-apply for a rebate prior to the 3 year period, please contact our waste team directly to discuss your eligibility.