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Backyard Compost Rebate Program
Rebate for purchasing a backyard composter
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 40
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Residents of Mississippi Mills can receive up to $40 toward the purchase of a new backyard composter. The program supports backyard composting for residential use and requires a completed rebate application with an original receipt.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of a new backyard composter for residential composting.
Documents Needed
- Completed rebate application form
- Original receipt for the new backyard composter
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents of Mississippi Mills.
- Rate payers of Mississippi Mills.
- Residential applicants.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses or non-residential applicants.
- Applicants purchasing homemade composters.
- Households already using more than one rebate.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of a new backyard composter.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Taxes and delivery charges.
- Homemade composters.
Eligible geographic areas
- Mississippi Mills, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Application meets the rebate criteria.
- Original receipt is provided.
- Rebate remains available under the annual limit.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the rebate criteria
- Check that you are eligible before applying.
- Confirm the composter purchase meets the program rules.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill in the rebate form in full.
- Include the original receipt with your application.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Mail the form to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Attn: Roads and Public Works, PO Box 400, Almonte, ON, K0A 1A0.
- Alternatively, email the application to chartwick@mississippimills.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
- Applicants are notified through the rebate approval process.
- Approved applications receive a rebate amount determined by the municipality.
Additional information
- Only one rebate is allowed per household.
- Rebates are limited to residential applications.
- Limited rebates are available, with 25 units per year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Backyard Compost Rebate Program Program
What is the Backyard Compost Rebate Program?
Residents of Mississippi Mills can receive up to $40 toward the purchase of a new backyard composter. The program supports backyard composting for residential use and requires a completed rebate application with an original receipt.
How much funding can be received?
Backyard Compost Rebate Program Funds up to $40 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Backyard Compost Rebate Program program?
To be eligible for the Backyard Compost Rebate Program program, you must:
Mississippi Mills residents or rate payers
New backyard composter purchase
Residential use only
What expenses are eligible under Backyard Compost Rebate Program?
Purchase of a new backyard composter for residential composting.
Who can I contact for more information about the Backyard Compost Rebate Program?
You can contact Municipality of Mississippi Mills by email at chartwick@mississippimills.ca or by phone at 613-256-2064.
Where is the Backyard Compost Rebate Program available?
The Backyard Compost Rebate Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Backyard Compost Rebate Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Backyard Compost Rebate Program is a Grant and Funding