Eco Rebates
It's now even easier for Canning residents to claim rebates on a range of eco-friendly products and services. Claim yours today! Limited number available.
City of Canning residents can claim rebates on the purchase of solar panels, reusable nappies, reusable sanitary items, reusable incontinence products, composting and worm farming equipment, as well as repairs on a range of products. All rebates are provided to help make it more affordable to go green. Sustainable products may cost a little more up-front, but in the long term they can save you – and the planet – much more.
To be eligible to apply for a rebate you must:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Live within the City of Canning local government area (residential only e.g. tenants and owner occupiers, businesses are not eligible at this time)
For the Rooftop Solar Rebate:
- Apartment blocks are not eligible
- Landlords are eligible to apply for solar installation on rental properties located within the City of Canning
The City will accept one rebate application per household per category. To be eligible to receive a rebate, your sustainable product or service must have been purchased, installed or undertaken from 1 July 2024.
For further details, please see Terms and Conditions.
Solar panels
- Eligible items include: solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays provided by a New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Approved Seller and installed by an installer accredited under Solar Accreditation Australia. The applicant property must not have an existing solar PV system installed.
- Rebate: $500, or $700 for concession card holders.
Home composting and worm farming equipment
- Eligible items include: compost bins, compost tumblers, aerators, waste fermentation systems for example Bokashi, including fermentation mix, worm farms, worm tubes and composting worms. Find out which composting system is right for you.
- Rebate: 50% of the purchase price with a maximum rebate of $60.
Reusable sanitary products
- Eligible items include: reusable sanitary pads, menstrual cups and discs, period underwear, period swimwear and wet bags.
- Rebate: 50% of the purchase price with a maximum rebate of $50.
Reusable incontinence underwear
- Eligible items include: reusable incontinence underwear and wet bags.
- Rebate: 50% of the purchase price with a maximum rebate of $100.
Reusable cloth nappies
- Eligible items include: the purchase or hire of reusable cloth and swim nappies, reusable inner liners for nappies, reusable wipes, pilchers, wet bags and reusable nursing breast pads.
- Rebate: 50% of the purchase price with a maximum rebate of $100.
Repair services
- Eligible items include: repair services for furniture, electronic and household appliances, textiles and footwear. Excludes car, watch and jewellery repairs.
- Rebate: 50% of the purchase price with a maximum rebate of $100.
Proof of purchase(s):
EITHER:
Receipt(s) of proof of purchase(s) which includes:
- Company name and/or ABN of the company the items were purchased from.
- Name of the customer and/or invoice number.
- Item name(s) (underline/highlight if multiple items on receipt).
- Cost.
- Purchase date (must be on or after 1 July 2024).
OR:
Proof of purchase of second-hand item(s) in the form of the following:
- Copy of correspondence between buyer and seller.
- Copy of bank statement showing transaction (private details redacted).
- Purchase date (must be on or after 1 July 2024).
AND
Proof of residence in the form of one of the following:
- Utility bill from the past 12 months.
- Rates notice from the past 12 months.
- A current driver’s license.
Solar Rebate Only:
- Small-Scale Technology Certificate (STC) Assignment Form or Certificate of Compliance
- At least 2 photos of your solar invertor and rooftop solar
- Letter of consent from landlord (if tenant)
- Valid concession card (if claiming concession rebate)
Visit the Rebately website and complete the user-friendly online Rebately application form.
If an applicant does not have computer or mobile phone access, applications can be completed by a carer, family member or with customer service staff at the City of Canning Civic Centre, 1317 Albany Highway, Cannington. Please note, copies of proof of purchase and residence will still need to be provided. Alternatively, please call on 1300 422 664 to make other arrangements.
Application process
- Check the Eligibility Criteria
Review the Eligibility Criteria for your chosen rebate item. To be eligible to receive a rebate, your sustainable product or service must have been purchased, installed or undertaken from 1 July 2024. - Purchase and install your sustainable product
Purchase your sustainable product or service from your chosen provider or installer. Ensure that your purchase meets the Eligibility Criteria for your chosen rebate item. - Submit an Application Form
Submit an Application Form and required attachments. Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application form. - Receive your sustainability rebate
If your form is approved by the City, you will receive your rebate via electronic bank transfer from Rebately. Be sure to check your junk mailbox for your rebate approval email. Add claims@rebately.co to your email contacts to ensure you receive your claim status updates.
- Payment of a rebate is not guaranteed and is subject to the approval and availability of rebate funding. Applicants will be advised in writing whether their rebate application has been successful.
- Payment of successful rebate applications will be made via electronic transfer to the applicants nominated bank account within four weeks of notification of a successful application.
- Once funding for the City of Canning Rebates Program is exhausted, the City will not provide any further rebates and will not accept new applications until the start of the following Financial Year.
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