Victoria
Compost bin and mulch programs in Victoria
10 programs in Victoria pay residents for compost and mulch. 8 list themselves as open now, and the median maximum is $50 per household.
10 programs
- Open
Merri-bek Compost Bin and Worm Farm Rebate
Merri-bek City Council
Up to $100 per household per financial year ($100 on items over $125, or two $50 rebates on items $75 to $125)
Up to $100 per household
- Open
Maribyrnong Compost System Subsidy
Maribyrnong City Council
$65 council subsidy off one order (e.g. 240L compost bin from $40 with the code)
Up to $65 per household
- Open
Cardinia Compost Bin and Worm Farm Rebate
Cardinia Shire Council
$50 rebate on a worm farm or compost bin; one rebate per household per year
Up to $50 per household
- Open
Casey Compost Bin and Worm Farm Rebate
City of Casey
$50 on a worm farm, $40 on a bokashi bin or $30 on a compost bin; one rebate per household per year
Up to $50 per household
- Open
Yarra Ranges Home Composting Rebate
Yarra Ranges Council
Up to $40 (the lesser of $40 or the total purchase price), one rebate per household
Up to $40 per household
- Open
Glen Eira Compost System Subsidy
Glen Eira City Council
10% to 80% off the Compost Community price, depending on the system; one per household per financial year
- Open
Knox Home Composting Rebate
Knox City Council
Up to 60% off a home composting system plus free postage; one rebate per household per financial year (two during the September 2026 promotion)
- Open
Manningham Compost System Discount
Manningham City Council
60% off one selected compost system plus free shipping (valued at $20)
- Limited funds
Mornington Peninsula Compost Bin and Worm Farm Rebate
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
$50 off the member discounted prices
Up to $50 per household
- Status not posted
Stonnington Compost Bin and Worm Farm Subsidy
Stonnington City Council
Up to 50% off traditional composting and worm farming systems
Other Victoria programs
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Source: Sow, “Compost bin and mulch programs in Victoria,” checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/victoria/compost-and-mulch
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