Compost and mulch · British Columbia

CVRD Soil Amendment (Compost and Mulch) Rebate

Run by Cowichan Valley Regional District

Out of fundsLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
50% of the cost of quality topsoil, compost or other organic mulch, including delivery, up to $300
Maximum
$300 per household
Who qualifies
All residential property owners in CVRD electoral areas, member municipalities and First Nations.
Where
Residential property owners anywhere in the Cowichan Valley Regional District.
Status
Out of funds. 2026 soil amendment funding exhausted; applications go on a waiting list.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy quality topsoil, compost or organic mulch from a licensed supplier and spread it over at least 37 square metres of garden beds or lawn to hold more water.

Requirements

  • Minimum landscape area of 37 square metres (400 sq ft)
  • Depth of 5-10 cm in garden beds and 1.5-2.5 cm on lawns
  • Material bought from a licensed business that gives an itemized receipt
  • Pre-approval required; work completed in the same calendar year
  • Photos of the completed soil upgrade
  • One soil rebate per property over the life of the program

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the soil amendment pre-approval form to [email protected] or in person in Duncan
  2. 2Once pre-approved, buy and spread the material within the reservation period
  3. 3Submit the claim form, itemized receipts, photos and program survey

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “CVRD Soil Amendment (Compost and Mulch) Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/cvrd-soil-amendment-rebate

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