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Modern Cloth Nappy & Sanitary Products Rebate

The Town is providing the opportunity for residents to receive a rebate on the purchase or hire of modern cloth nappies and reusable sanitary products. Despite initial costs, these items lead to long-term savings and environmental benefits.

Research shows cloth nappies can potentially last through raising multiple children. Likewise, just a single reusable sanitary pad can be used enough times to equal roughly 540 disposable pads or tampons – That’s a lot of money saved, and a lot of plastic avoided!

Despite water and detergent use, reusable products still have a much lower environmental impact than disposable options.

Terms & Conditions

The rebate values for applications received in 2024/25 are as follows:
• Reusable cloth nappies and products (wetbags, re-usable inserts) – Up to 70% of the purchase or hire cost - Rebate maximum $140.00
• Reusable sanitary products (pads, underwear, cup or similar) –  Up to half (50%) of the purchase cost - Rebate maximum $50.00

Only one rebate per household/ family is permitted, and applications must be submitted within 12 months of the purchase. Rebates are available subject to remaining annual budget.

To be eligible for this rebate you must:

1. Be a Town of Bassendean resident at the time of purchase and application submission
2. Have not previously successfully applied for this rebate
3. Provide proof of purchase (receipt, email, screen capture or similar) showing:
   1. Date of purchase (must be within past 12 months)
   2. Cost and details of items purchased
4. Provide bank account details for payment of the approved rebate
5. Purchase one of the following products:
   1. Reusable cloth nappies and products (wetbags and re-usable inserts)
   2. Reusable sanitary product (pads, underwear, cup or similar)
6. Provide proof of address at the Customer Service Centre, 35 Old Perth Rd, Bassendean (drivers licence or similar), to be sighted by a Customer Service Officer. 

How to apply

To register your interest for the rebate please complete the application form below and send together with your proof of address and purchase receipts to [email protected] or call (08) 9377 8095.

Rebate Application Form - Cloth Nappies & Sanitary Items

The Town strongly encourages participants to attend a workshop as we want to make sure you have the best opportunity for success in using your new nappies. Please visit the below page to find your nearest workshop.

Nearby Modern Cloth Nappy Workshops | Eventbrite

Helpful Resources

Australian Nappy Association

Clean Cloth Nappies

Guide to Purchasing Modern Cloth Nappies

Comparing Different Period Underwear

Compost, Worm Farm & Bokashi Subsidy

The Town provides a subsidy to its residents to encourage home composting and the improvement of local soils. The following systems can be purchased through the Town at 40% of their retail value by contacting Environment House.

To purchase one of the above systems with the subsidy please call Environment House on (08) 9271 4488

In order to be eligible for the subsidy you must be a Town of Bassendean resident. A limit of one system per household applies.

Helpful Resources

Bokashi composting

Composting

Worm farming

Sustainability Workshops

Please see the Town's What's on page for the most up to date information about upcoming workshops.  You can also visit the Town's Eventbrite page and follow it for notifications about upcoming environment and sustainability events.

Events Calendar » Town of Bassendean

For further information about any upcoming environmental sustainability workshops please email [email protected]

Switch Your Thinking (SYT) Rewards for Residents 

SYT is a Local Government initiative that aims to support the community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to global efforts to secure a safe climate. As a SYT member council, residents of the Town can access a number of benefits including free workshops and the Rewards for Residents program.

You can visit the SYT website for more information here:

https://www.switchyourthinking.com/

Rewards for Residents

Rewards for Residents supports you to make your home more sustainable. Switch Your Thinking offers member council residents discounts on products that will help you to cut waste and reduce energy and water use such as solar panels and batteries, rainwater tanks, insulation paint, compost bins, worm farms, e-bike accessories and soil amendments.

All you have to do is check the available products on the website below, call the relevant business and mention Switch Your Thinking to claim the discount.

Rewards for Residents | Switch Your Thinking

Containers for Change

Every year in WA we use 1.3 billion drink containers. Help WA recycle more and start cashing in your containers for a 10 cent refund. This is a great way to teach kids about the value of recycling, use the cash as pocket money or donate to a local charity. Eligible containers can be cashed in at a local Containers for Change refund point, see the link below to find your nearest location.

Nearest Containers for Change Locations

Container Cradles and Baskets

In September 2022 a number of public bins were installed with Containers for Change Cradles and Baskets that allow passerbys to either leave or pick up refundable drink containers that would otherwise go in the bin.

Environment House

Located next to Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary, Environment House is an important community led initiative, Shop Front and Environmental Education Centre.

Visit their website or shop to learn about how to transform your garden into a wildlife sanctuary or browse their many earth friendly products, from keep cups and reusable grocery bags to eco friendly home and personal care.

https://www.envirohouse.org.au/

Repair Café Bassendean

Since its beginnings in 2018, Repair Café Bassendean has successfully repaired over 1000 items with 83% of items received being successfully repaired. Visitors will find tools and materials to help make any repairs they need, on clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, toys, and much more. Give your items a second life and visit the skilled and friendly members of the Repair Café Bassendean.

https://repaircafebassendean.org.au/

Waterwise offers

The Water Corporation provides services and rebates for Customers in the Perth metro area to encourage the adoption of waterwise gardens.

Visit their website for more information:

Water Saving Offers – Water Corporation of WA

Sustainable Transport

The Town of Bassendean aims to connect the Town through a safe and inviting walking and cycling network and enhance the liveability of local neighbourhoods.

Whitfield Safe Active Street

Whitfield Street in Bassendean became a Safe Active Street, safely linking people along a 2.3 km stretch from Guildford Road to Sandy Beach and promoting a new shared street space. The introduction of a 30km/hr speed limit provides walkers, riders and drivers a safer, quieter space to move, encouraging people to jump on their bikes and or walk to local sites. 

Safe Active Streets Program (transport.wa.gov.au)

Your Move

Your Move is a free program run by the Department of Transport that supports individuals, schools and workplaces to start swapping a few car trips each week for walking, riding a bike or catching public transport.

Find out what's on in your local area and discover what other people are doing to get more active as part of their daily routine. Visit Your Move to get moving!

Map Your Move - Bassendean Area Map

https://www.yourmove.org.au/

Going single-use plastic free

Why is this important?

Plastic polymers do not biodegrade, but rather break down into smaller and smaller pieces that cannot be seen by the unaided eye. Micro-plastics build up in the environment and accumulate in the food chain.

In many marine environments plastic is now more common than food, with many wildlife filling their stomachs with plastic and starving to death.

Eliminating the use of unnecessary plastic is everyone’s responsibility.

What can be used instead of plastic?

Through its partnership with the EMRC, the Town can provide residents free loan of a party box which includes 48 sets of kids plates, cups, cutlery and napkins. A 15L cooler drink mug, cake slicer, serving platters, 2x 4.5m cloth bunting and a ‘Happy Birthday’ ground spike also included.

To hire, contact EMRC Waste Education on (08) 9424 2271 or [email protected]. Loan boxes can be collected from the EMRC.

Plastic Free July

The Town encourages residents to participate in Plastic Free July each year to eliminate single use plastic. You can start small by eliminating your 3 most frequently used items such as, coffee cups, water bottles, cutlery, straws or plastic packaging.

Visit the Plastic Free Foundation for more information and how to participate.

WA Plan for Plastics

The WA State Government has released Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics. Single-use plastic or disposable items will be banned in a phased approach from January 2022 - December 2025.

For more detailed information or to read the WA Plan for Plastics visit their website:

Western Australia's Plan for Plastics | Western Australian Government (www.wa.gov.au)

Home | WA Plastics Ban (plasticsbanwa.com.au)

WA Plastics Guide for Businesses (plasticsbanwa.com.au)

Plants to Residents Program

The Town of Bassendean runs an annual Plants to Residents program, where residents can purchase native, water wise plants at a subsidised rate. The 2024 program has finished; the 2025 program will be advertised in April 2025.

This initiative is proudly co-funded by Water Corporation’s Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition for Town of Bassendean to be a leading waterwise city.

Verge Rebate Program

The Town of Bassendean runs an annual Verge Rebate program, where residents can receive a rebate for transforming their verge into a waterwise garden. The 2024 program has finished; the 2025 program will be advertised in April 2025.

This initiative is proudly co-funded by Water Corporation’s Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition for Town of Bassendean to be a leading waterwise city.

Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) Compost

Transforming Waste into a Community Resource

Soil Improver – All Purpose Dig-It-In Compost is now available! This high-quality compost is created from food and garden organics collected in the Town of Bassendean’s lime-green-lidded FOGO bins.

Certified to Australian Standards, FOGO Compost is ideal for a variety of garden applications and will be available throughout the year.

When and Where to Access FOGO Compost

• Plants to Residents Collection Days: June 2025
• 2025 Verge Rebate Program: Launching April/May 2025

Additionally, residents can collect free bags of compost (limit of two bags per resident, per event) through local community groups participating in distribution events. These groups use the initiative as a fundraising opportunity, with the Town providing $2 per bag to participating groups.

Participating Community Groups

• Ashfield Primary School P&C

Get Your Group Involved

Are you a member of a local community group, sporting club, P&C, school, or church? Would you like to join this program and raise funds for your organisation?

Simply complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form and a basic funding agreement to get started.

Contact Us

For more information or to request an EOI form, contact the Town of Bassendean’s Waste Services team:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 9377 8095