Cloth nappy and reusable sanitary products rebate

  • Residents can apply for a rebate on cloth nappies and reusable sanitary products rebate
    • Cloth nappies including reusable swim nappies, reusable nappy liners, reusable baby wipes
    • Reusable sanitary products including cloth pads, cups and leak proof underwear (male and female)

3.75 million disposable nappies are used each day in Australia and New Zealand. Each person will use somewhere between 5,000 and 15,000 pads or tampons in the 30-40 years they menstruate. This uses precious finite natural resources, results in landfill and contributes to climate change.

  • Cloth nappies and reusable sanitary products are environmentally friendly alternatives.
  • Although reusables cost more upfront, they can save you money over the long term. 

We have developed a Cloth Nappy Fact Sheet(PDF, 157KB) and a Plastic Free Periods Fact Sheet(PDF, 203KB) if you want to learn more about these items.

Want to help share the news about this rebate? Download our Plastic Free Period Poster(PDF, 3MB) and Nappy Rebate(PDF, 730KB) Poster.pdf and display it on notice boards, shop windows, etc. Or simply share this page on social media!

If you cannot use the form below, you can download and fill out the Rebate application form(PDF, 208KB) electronically or in writing and email to waste@mornpen.vic.gov.au, or drop it into one of our offices.

Apply online

Step 1.Step 1 - Understand what you can claim

Shire residents can apply for rebate on the eligible products outline in our terms and conditions.

Cloth nappies including reusable swim nappies, reusable nappy liners, reusable baby wipes and incontinence products: 50% of total purchase price, maximum $100 rebate. For example, purchase $200 worth of cloth nappies to claim the $100 rebate. 

Plastic free period products including cloth pads, cups and leak proof underwear: 50% of total purchase price, maximum $50 rebate. For example, purchase $100 worth of leak proof underwear to claim the $50 rebate. 

Step 2.Step 2 - Purchase your products

Purchase your preferred eligible product. We encourage you to support a local retailer where possible.

Step 3.Step 3 - Complete the online Reusable cloth nappy and sanitary rebate form

To complete the form, you will need to:

  • Upload your receipt showing proof of purchase. Please note it will need to include: company name and ABN, purchase date, item name, and cost. If there are multiple items on the receipt, please underline rebate product.
  • Proof that you live in the Mornington Peninsula Shire (utility bill, rates notice, etc.)
  • Please note, copies of Drivers Licence's are not accepted

 

 

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