Compost rebate application form

Terms & Conditions

1. This rebate for the purchase of a compost bin, worm farm or bio-fermenter is open to households in the City of Casey only.
2. This rebate is for the purchase of a compost bin, worm farm, and bio-fermenter compost unit only. Transport costs and supplementary composting equipment (e.g. kitchen caddy) are not included in the rebate.
3. The rebate amount set for each item is capped at the specified amount. Rebate amounts may depend on the amount spent on the equipment by the resident. If the cost of the compost unit is less than the specified cap, residents will be paid the amount spent.
4. A compost bin will receive a rebate of $30, a worm farm will receive a rebate of $50 and a bio fermenter will receive a rebate of $40. This is non-negotiable.
5. One rebate per household after 1 January 2017. You must be the occupant of the property requesting the rebate.
6. Composting equipment being claimed for must have been purchased this financial year.
7. Applications are to be submitted online. If an applicant does not have computer access, entries can be completed over the phone on 9705 5200 or at Customer Service.
8. Applicants must be over 18 years of age.
9. Rebate cannot be used for ongoing consumables eg worms, bacteria, bio-fermenter liquid or grains.
10. Council is not responsible for the quality or purchase of the composting equipment.
11. Those wishing to claim a rebate must provide clear, recent proof of Casey residence (e.g. utility bill).
12. Those wishing to claim a rebate must provide an itemised receipt as proof of purchase, which includes the item, cost, supplier and date. The copy of the receipt must be the whole (not a partial) copy.
13. Online and second-hand purchases can be rebated if a valid proof of purchase is provided.