Compost rebate

Overview

Did you know that more than a third of the average household garbage bin is compostable? Processing appropriate food and garden waste in a compost bin or worm farm is a great way to divert waste from landfill and to turn these organic materials into a rich garden fertiliser.

We are making your purchase of an organic recycling system easier with a Compost bin and worm farm rebate program.

The program provides a rebate of up to $50. This rebate is provided as a digital debit card that you can download to your phone and use for any purchases either online or in stores. 

Composting video transcript

How to claim your rebate

  1. Read the information on our Composting page
  2. Buy your compost system - the system could be a compost bin, worm farm, Bokashi or similar composting system. Be sure to keep your receipt as proof of your purchase.
  3. Claim your rebate by completing our online form.

Frequently asked questions

Can residents buy a second-hand compost system?

You can claim a rebate for a second-hand compost system if you have a valid receipt or proof of purchase. To be valid a receipt it must include the sellers name and ABN, date of purchase, item purchased and price.

How long before I get my rebate?

Rebates will be paid within 30 days of acceptance of the submission. Payment will be made by a digital debit card for up to $50. Please note that a smart phone will be needed to access the digital debit card.

I don’t have access to a computer, how do I claim my rebate?

Applications for a rebate can only be made online. If you don’t have access to a computer or the internet, consider asking a friend or family member for help. Internet access is also available at our Libraries. Please also note that a smart phone will be needed to access the digital debit card.

Can I claim a rebate in person at a Customer Service Centre?

Applications for a rebate can only be made online. If you don’t have access to a computer or the internet, consider asking a friend or family member for help. Internet access is also available at our Libraries. Please also note that a smart phone will be needed to access the digital debit card.

What if I lose my receipt?

To claim a rebate, you must provide a copy of a receipt or proof of purchase. The receipt must include the sellers name and ABN, date of purchase, item purchased and price. You cannot claim a rebate without a receipt or proof of purchase.

If you have lost your receipt, contact the supplier they may be able give you another receipt.

What is a digital debit card?

A digital debit card allows you to make purchases with just your phone instead of using an actual physical card. It's as simple as touching your phone to the payment terminal to make your purchase. You'll also be able to utilise your digital debit card for online purchases.

When your rebate has been approved, you will receive an email with a link and instructions on accessing your digital debit card. The instructions will help you to easily download an application to your phone, so you can access the card for purchases.

Claim your rebate online form

Terms and conditions

The Rebate Program 

  • Logan residents who purchase one compost bin, compost aerator, worm farm or Bokashi composting system on or after 1 July 2021 may apply for a rebate of up to $50 (one item and one claim per residence only). 
  • The Rebate Program cannot be claimed for a compost bin, aerator, or worm farm purchased before 1 July 2021.
  • The Rebate Program is strictly limited to the purchase of one compost bin, compost aerator, worm farm, worms or Bokashi composting system only. It cannot be claimed for the purchase of similar products including carbon material, worm farm conditioner, Bokashi grains or compost accelerator.
  • The Rebate Program amount is capped at $50 per household. If a person spends an amount equal to or less than $50 on the purchase of a compost bin, compost aerator, worm farm or Bokashi composting system, then they will receive a rebate amount to the exact value of the purchase amount. If the purchase amount of the compost bin, compost aerator, worm farm, worms or Bokashi composting system exceeds $50, the maximum rebate that a person can receive is $50.
  • Any additional costs or expenses incurred in connection with this Rebate Program, including for postage or delivery of goods are the responsibility of the person claiming the rebate.

Rebate Program commencement

  • The Rebate program will be available for valid purchases from Wednesday 1 July 2021 and will remain open until Council notifies the cessation of the Rebate Program.

Eligibility

  • To be eligible for the Rebate Program, a person must:
    • be a resident of the City of Logan as identified by the residential address provided when completing the online form
    • be an occupant at the residential address identified on the online form
    • be the age of eighteen (18) years or over or have the consent of a parent or guardian, and
    • not have previously received a rebate through this Rebate Program.

How to claim a Rebate

  • To make a claim through the Rebate Program, a person must complete the following criteria strictly in any order:
    1. read the educational material on our website
    2. read the Compost bin and worm farm rebate terms and conditions
    3. purchase a compost bin, compost aerator, worm farm or Bokashi composting system from any retailer or online platform, including from a second-hand distributor and retain the invoice or proof of purchase receipt.
    4. fill in the Compost bin and worm farm rebate form where you will need to upload the proof of residency and a copy of your receipt.
  • The invoice or proof of purchase receipt must include the sellers name and ABN, date, the item purchased (showing the purchase of a compost bin, compost aerator, worm farm or Bokashi composting system) and price paid. A receipt that does not show all of these details will not be considered sufficient. The proof of purchase receipt may be uploaded as a scanned image, photograph, or digital receipt attachment.
  • This Rebate Program is limited to one rebate per residential address. Any subsequent claims from the same residential address will be deemed ineligible.

Payment of Rebate

  • Rebates that are successfully submitted will be paid by a digital debit card for up to $50.  Please note that a smart phone will be needed to access the digital debit card.

No liability of Council

  • Council makes no representations or warranties as to the quality, suitability or merchantability of any compost bin, compost aerator, worm farm or Bokashi composting system purchased for or in connection with the Rebate Program. To the extent permitted by law, Council is not liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) in connection with the Rebate Program. This condition is not intended to exclude any liability which cannot be excluded under Australian consumer protection laws.

Privacy consent

By participating in the Rebate Program, the entrant acknowledges and agrees to their personal information by way of full name and residential address being collected and stored by Council for the purpose of the Rebate Program.

Changes to the Rebate Program

Council reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time.

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