The City is offering a rebate of 50% off the cost of your reusable sanitary product purchase, up to a total rebate value of $50.00. Everyday millions of single-use sanitary products, wrappers and packaging contribute to environmental pollution as they end up in landfills. These items take years to decompose, releasing harmful substances during the process.
To combat this, the City of Stirling is offering a rebate for reusable alternatives. In addition to their positive environmental impact, reusable sanitary products are easy to use and cost-effective. Making the switch can save individuals hundreds of dollars annually compared to continually purchasing single-use products. Reusable sanitary products are now widely available to purchase via online stores, chemists, major supermarkets, and shops.
Whether you’re a menstruating person or are living with light bladder leakage or incontinence, there are many sustainable options to choose from that come in a variety of shapes and sizes:
- Menstrual cups
- Period underwear
- Cloth pads
- Light bladder leakage underwear
- Reusable Incontinence underwear and pads (men’s/women’s)
- Reusable maternity nursing pads.
What is the aim of the rebate?
- To divert sanitary waste from ending up in landfill
- To help educate and transition residents to opt for reusable options over the single-use plastic based products
- To help minimise the wastewater pollution from single-use products being incorrectly disposed of in toilets
- To educate residents on the many easy-to-use and convenient reusable products now available in the market.
How do I claim my sanitary product rebate?
- Purchase your sanitary product of choice from your chosen retailer
- Obtain a tax receipt listing the items purchased
- Fill in the Reusable Sanitary Product Rebate Application Form and email it to waste.engagement@stirling.wa.gov.au
- A valid itemised tax receipt must be dated within the current financial year
- Proof of City of Stirling residency (e.g. current driver’s license, utility bill or rates notice).
Terms and conditions
- The Reusable Sanitary Product Rebate is available only to current City of Stirling residents
- Rebate is applicable for reusable sanitary products purchases made within the current financial year of the application. The rebate cannot be paid on purchases made prior to this date
- A rebate of 50% of the purchase price is offered, up to a maximum rebate amount of $50
- One rebate for reusable sanitary products is available per financial year, per household in the City of Stirling
- Proof of City of Stirling residency required (e.g. current driver’s licence, utility bill or rates notice)
- A valid tax receipt must be provided showing details of the items purchased
- Proof of AfterPay payments paid in full before applying for the rebate
- Rebates will be processed by the City’s finance team in accordance with current processes. This may take several weeks to process
- Rebate will be sent via EFT to your nominated bank account and may take up to 4 - 6 weeks
- Rebate is only applicable for the reusable sanitary products and not for any other related postage cost
- Allocated budget for this rebate for the current financial year is to a maximum of $5,000. Rebates are allocated on a first come, first served basis. City of Stirling reserves the right to decline a rebate once this capped amount is reached in the current financial year.
For more information, please contact the Customer Service Team on (08) 9205 8555 or via email waste.engagement@stirling.wa.gov.au.
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