The aim of the Sustainability rebate program is to promote and support sustainable household choices.

Rebates will be given to eligible applicants on a first-come-first-served basis until the program funds are fully allocated or until the end of the program, whichever occurs first.

A rebate is currently available for the following:

• Cloth Nappies (50% up to $100, or $50 for the cloth nappy library and $50 for cloth nappies).This includes cloth and swim nappies, reusable inner liners for nappies, reusable wipes, wet bags, and reusable nursing breast pads.
• Sustainable Sanitary Products (50% up to $100). This includes menstrual and incontinence pads, sanitary cups, leak-proof underwear, and wet bags.
• Subsidised bin latches. Available to purchase from Customer Service offices at 50% of RRP.

Funds for the following categories are fully expended for this financial year 2025-26:

• Switch from dark to light roof (up to $150)
• Housing insulation (up to $150)
• Indigenous plants (50% up to $50) For the purchase of Indigenous plants from a native plant nursery
• Rainwater tank purchase (up to $150) For the purpose of capturing and repurposing rainwater for the home. Does not include rainwater tanks for garden use only.
• EV charging station (up to $200)
• Switching gas appliances to electric (50% up to $200). This includes residential replacement of gas or wood burning appliance with electric or solar powered (e.g. hot water), maximum of 1 appliance per household.
• Home energy assessments (up to $100). This is to achieve a Residential Efficiency Scorecard (RES), if not RES, pre-approval required. The Residential Efficiency Scorecard rates your home's energy use and comfort, and provides tailored recommendations for improvements. Getting a Scorecard home energy rating from a government-accredited assessor will help you make the best choices by providing targeted information to assist you in achieving your goals whether that's reducing your energy bills, going all-electric, or living in a more comfortable home.
• E-bike (up to $200)
• Cargo bike - non electric (up to $200)
• Double glazing installation (up to $200)
• Arborist assessment for regulated and significant trees (50% up to $150). For the initial assessment or advice on pruning or tree maintenance.

For any enquiries, please contact our Customer Relations team on 8384 0666.

The applicant must be the occupant of the property requesting the rebate, with the item to be used by occupants residing at the property.

• The same address must be shown on the invoice or delivery address.
• The rebate is intended to reduce the waste generated by those living in the City of Onkaparinga area.
• The rebate is strictly limited to one claim per individual or household for the lifetime of the program, regardless of relocation to another property.
• The rebate cannot be used to purchase items for use outside the City of Onkaparinga.
• The rebate is not to be used to gift the items or purchase on behalf of residents in another council area.

The name and address of the applicant must be the same on the application form, proof of purchase, proof of residence, and the bank details for the rebate to be processed (joint accounts are acceptable).

The applicant must provide proof of residence within the City of Onkaparinga dated within 3 months of the date of application, e.g. a rates notice or utility bill.

• Phone: 8384 0666