Compost and mulch · Queensland
Brisbane Compost Rebate
Run by Brisbane City Council
- What you get
- Up to $100 for one composting item per household (a separate rebate of up to $200 covers one food waste recycling item)
- Maximum
- $100 per household
- Who qualifies
- Brisbane residents (owners or tenants) living at the address on the claim, aged 18 or over or with parent or guardian consent, who have not already received the same type of rebate. Landlords and property managers cannot claim for rentals.
- Where
- Residents of the City of Brisbane.
- Status
- Open. Online claims open, no closing date published.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Buy a compost bin, tumbler, worm farm, in-ground composter or Bokashi system and claim a rebate online.
Requirements
- Purchase made on or after 1 January 2024
- New items only; second-hand items are not eligible
- Eligible: compost bin or tumbler, compost aerator, worm farm or tower, in-ground composter or worm farm, Bokashi system, compost monitoring device, pet waste composter
- Not covered: live worms, carbon material, conditioners, Bokashi grains, accelerators, caddies, garden tools, postage and card surcharges
- Valid tax invoice or receipt showing date, product, cost, supplier name and ABN
- One composting rebate per household (linked to the property address)
- Households that claimed the earlier $70 composting rebate for purchases between 1 July 2020 and 31 December 2023 are not eligible
How to apply
- 1Buy the equipment from any retailer and keep the receipt
- 2Submit the online claim form with the receipt, your property address and bank details
- 3If approved, the rebate is paid by direct deposit within 30 days
Combining it with other programs
You can claim both the composting rebate and the food waste equipment rebate
Sources
- https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/environment-and-water/plants--trees-and-gardening/compost-rebate-program (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Brisbane Compost Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/brisbane-compost-rebate
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