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Update: rebates exhausted for this financial year

We have exhausted our reusable menstrual product, cloth nappy, compost bin and worm farm rebates budget for the 2024-2025 financial year and will not be approving any new applications until July 2025. Please note:
  • We will still review pending applications submitted before Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
  • Please be aware that the types of rebates the City provides are continuously reviewed, so there is no guarantee compost bin, worm farm, reusable menstrual product and cloth nappy rebates will be available in the new financial year.

Cloth nappy rebate

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. After attending one of our cloth nappy workshops, 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.

 
Eligible items for cloth nappy rebates
  • 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)
Conditions of applying for a cloth nappy rebate
  • 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.

Reusable menstrual product rebate

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.
     
Eligible items for reusable product rebates
  • Menstrual cups (reusable)
  • Menstrual pads (reusable)
  • Menstrual underwear (reusable)
  • Menstrual swimwear (reusable)
Conditions of applying for a reusable product rebate
  • 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.

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The City of Melville acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the City stands today and pays its respects to the Whadjuk people, and Elders both past and present.

City of Melville nagolik Bibbulmen Nyungar ally-maga milgebar gardukung naga boordjar-il narnga allidja yugow yeye wer ali kaanya Whadjack Nyungar wer netingar quadja wer burdik.