Townsville City Council Offers Reusables Rebate to Residents

Townsville City Council has introduced a Reusables Rebate program to assist residents in purchasing reusable products.

The initiative is aiming to divert 60% of household waste from landfills by 2026.

Currently, residents contribute 2,730 tonnes of disposable nappies and sanitary products to landfills yearly, equivalent to about 14 million disposable nappies.

The initiative encourages the use of alternatives like cloth nappies and menstrual cups, offering benefits such as waste reduction and cost savings.

Reusables Rebate Program: Claimable Items and Guidelines

Eligible Products:

Cloth and swim nappies
Reusable inner liner for nappies
Reusable wipes
Reusable nursing breast pads
Reusable cloth sanitary pads
Reusable menstrual cups
Reusable period and/or incontinence underwear
Wet bags

Important Notes:

Eligible residents can apply for 50% of the purchase price of eligible reusable products.
Maximum rebate of $200 on reusable cloth nappy products and $100 on other eligible reusable products.
A minimum product purchase of $50 is required to be eligible for this rebate.
Each applicant can claim a maximum rebate of $300 between reusable nappy products and other eligible products.
The rebate does not cover any cost or expense incurred by the applicant for the postage or delivery of the eligible products.
Offer available until 30 June 2024 or until all funds are expended.