Composting or worm farming is an effective way to reduce your household's food waste going to landfill. City of Palmerston is providing a helping hand to purchase your own organic recycling system easier with our Home Composting Rebate. The initiative provides eligible Palmerston residents a rebate of up to $50 off the purchase of eligible composting equipment, from Monday 10 January 2022. Rebates will be backdated for purchases made from Saturday 1 January 2022.
To be eligible for the rebate, you:
- must live in the Palmerston municipality
- can only claim one rebate per household
- may only purchase composting bins and worm farms (exclusion of accessories such as compost tools and benchtop bins)
To claim your rebate:
- buy your compost bin or worm farm from a Northern Territory business
- complete the Home Composting Rebate online form below
- attach a copy of the Tax Invoice, clearly displaying the date of purchase and Tax Invoice number
- provide and attach proof of your Palmerston address. This can be a copy of a rates bill, electricity bill or driver’s licence
- submit the form
HOME COMPOSTING REBATE FORM
For further video resources on composting and worm farms visit Gardening Australia.
Q&As
- What are the benefits of home composting?
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Compost systems and worm farms are great for reducing organic waste disposal but also provide rich, natural fertiliser that’s great for plants and gardens.
- Can I purchase a second-hand compost system?
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Secondhand purchases can be rebated if a valid proof of purchase is provided. To be valid a receipt must be itemised and include the item purchased, cost, date and name, and phone number of the seller.
- I own an investment property but do not reside here. Can I purchase a system for the tenant and claim the rebate?
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The rebate is only available to City of Palmerston residents.
- What if I lose the receipt for my home composting system?
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If you wish to claim a rebate you must provide a copy of receipt or proof of purchase which includes the date and an itemised list of the goods. A rebate will not be provided without a valid receipt.
- Can I purchase the composting system online?
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Your compost system can be purchased online, but only from a Northern Territory based business. Postage costs are not eligible for the rebate.
- I bought a composting system before 1 January but still have the receipt, can I claim the rebate?
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The rebate Terms & Conditions require that the composting system or worm farm be purchased on or after 1 January 2022.
- Can I claim the rebate in person and the City of Palmerston Civic Plaza, Library or Recreation Centre?
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Council staff can provide assistance with filling in the online rebate application form. The rebate will take up to 28 days to be deposited into your account.
- I purchased my composting system or worm farm for $40, am I eligible to receive the full $50 rebate?
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The rebate is for purchases up to $50 (including GST). The purchase of a composting system or worm farm for $40 (including GST) for example would be eligible for a $40 (including GST) rebate.
Full Terms and Conditions found here.