Baw Baw Shire bolsters existing environmental rebate
Published on 12 June 2026
Introducing the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rebate, Baw Baw Shire Council’s updated environmental rebate, aimed at making it easier and more affordable for our community to reduce waste and increase sustainable outcomes.
There are now three categories as part of this rebate, including:
- Compost bin and worm farm rebate
- Reusable sanitary and incontinence products, and
- Reusable nappies and nursing products
Previously, Council’s environmental rebate was just for compost bins and worm farms.
The amounts claimable are listed in the table below.
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Rebate Categories
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Compost Bin & Worm Farm
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Reusable sanitary and incontinence products
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Reusable nappies and nursing products
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Amount of Rebate
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- 50% purchase price
- Maximum of $50
- For example, if you spend $80 on a compost bin, you will get back $40.
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- 50% purchase price
- Maximum of $50
- For example, if you spend $30 on a reusable sanitary product, you will get back $15.
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- Maximum of $100
- For example, if you spend $250 on reusable nappies, you will get back $100.
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For a full list of eligible and ineligible items, visit Council’s Environmental Rebate Information page. Eligible items include compost bins, compost/worm farm blankets, reusable sanitary pads and reusable sanitary cups, leak-proof underwear, washable incontinence bed or chair pads, cloth nappies, reusable swim nappies, reusable nursing pads, and much more.
The extension of the environmental rebate is one action that Council is taking to support the reduction of single use items and ensure that recycling and reusing where possible, is an accessible option for all.
Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Kate Wilson said it was great to see the expansion of this important program, which will further support our community to consider using reusable products, and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
“With the FOGO program just weeks away, Council is targeting support for households who want to reduce their use of products that are sent to landfill,” Cr Wilson said.
“Together we need to work through the change to becoming more sustainable and improve recycling outcomes across the state, and using reusable products is one way we can do this.”
For further information on the rebate, including the full set of terms and conditions, visit: https://bawbawshire.co/environmental-rebate