Compost and mulch · Victoria
Yarra Ranges Home Composting Rebate
Run by Yarra Ranges Council
- What you get
- Up to $40 (the lesser of $40 or the total purchase price), one rebate per household
- Maximum
- $40 per household
- Who qualifies
- Residents of Yarra Ranges Shire installing the item at their home in the shire.
- Where
- Residents of Yarra Ranges Shire.
- Status
- Open. Rebates offered this year; Council may close the scheme when the budget is reached.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Buy a new compost bin, worm farm, bokashi bin or other eligible composting item and claim a rebate from Council.
Requirements
- Eligible: compost bins including pet-poo composters, Compost Mate turning tool, compost or worm farm blanket, worm farm, composting worms, bokashi bin, compost conditioners, accelerators and bokashi grain
- Not eligible: kitchen caddies and other collection containers
- Items must be bought new
- Tax receipt must be dated within six months of the application
- One rebate per household
How to apply
- 1Check your items and purchase date are eligible
- 2Gather proof of residence such as a rates notice, driver's licence or utility bill
- 3Get a tax receipt showing store name, ABN, date, item and price (order confirmations not accepted)
- 4Submit the online application form with documents attached
- 5Payment is made by EFT within about four weeks
Timing and deadlines
Payment within about four weeks of Council receiving the application.
Sources
- https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Climate-and-environment/Sustainable-communities/Gardens-for-Harvest/Apply-for-the-home-composting-rebate (official page)
- https://yarraranges.vic.gov.au/compostrebate
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Yarra Ranges Home Composting Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/victoria/yarra-ranges-home-composting-rebate
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