Business rebates to support the circular economy

Through the reopening of the Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program for eligible NSW businesses, councils, and organisations, new incentives are on offer in NSW workplaces to reduce waste, increase recycling, and improve the bottom line thanks to a $6 million rebate initiative.

Available funding amounts​

Rebates from $1,000 and up to $50,000 covering up to 50% of the capital cost of small-scale, on-site recycling equipment or technology.

Eligibility

Businesses that have a commercial and industrial (C&I) waste service at a site in NSW; have a valid ABN and employ one or more full time employees in NSW; and send C&I waste to landfill in NSW.

Eligible equipment

Includes (among other things):

• compactors

• glass crushers

• organics rapid decomposition units (where output is sent to a licenced composting facility)

• shredders

• smart scales and other food waste monitoring equipment

• source separation bins, wheelie bins, skip bins and other bin equipment – with bin signs and stickers

• trolleys to transport waste and maximise waste separation and diversion

See the guidelines for further details on eligibility and how to apply and check out what your application needs to include.

When you are ready, apply via SmartyGrants.