HOME COMPOSTING REBATE PROGRAM
Most Austinites* can earn a $75 rebate on a home composting system through the City of Austin Home Composting Rebate Program. To qualify, attend a free composting class in the community or watch a class online. Then apply!
*Must pay the Clean Community Fee on monthly utility bill
Choose your classroom.
- Community Classes: Austin Resource Recovery offers free composting classes to the public throughout the year. View the current composting class schedule and register today.
- Online tutorial: Watch our step-by-step online class to qualify for the rebate. If you take the online class, you must complete a questionnaire and include it with your rebate application packet.
Choose how to save.
The City of Austin offers two $75 savings plans for the purchase of a home composting system. After you attend a class, choose the option that works best for you.
Go Local Plan$75 coupon before purchase |
Go Anywhere Plan$75 rebate after purchase |
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| Step 1 | Submit an online rebate application. (Or, download and print a PDF application form.) | Purchase a home composting system from any retailer of your choosing. |
| Step 2 | Receive a $75 coupon for a home composting system by mail. * | Submit an online rebate application with copies of your receipt. (Or, download and print a PDF application form.) |
| Step 3 | Purchase a home composting system at an approved local Retail Partner and redeem your coupon. (see below for list of Retail Partners) | Receive a $75 rebate check from the City of Austin by mail. * |
| Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for processing. | *Rebate checks will be issued and mailed to the account holder name and address unless noted otherwise. Please allow a minimum of 8 weeks for processing. |
