Toilet Rebate Program
Save money and precious drinking water — install a low-flush toilet and receive a $100 utility rebate.
Why should I replace my large volume toilet?
- Toilets account for about 25% the water used in the average home and this water goes into our regional sanitary sewer systems, requiring treatment.
- Switching to a low-flush toilet could save more than 70 litres of water per day, per person and will result in cost savings.
- The BC Plumbing Code requires ultra-low-flush toilets with maximum flush volume of 4.8 litres or 4.1 litres/6 litres dual-flush.
The City of Richmond’s Toilet Rebate Program provides a utility tax rebate to homeowners who install a low-flush toilet. The Toilet Rebate Program applies to toilets installed in single or multi-family homes built before October 3, 2011 that use 6 litres or more for flushing. (The toilet's flush volume is printed on the inside or rear of the tank.) There is a lifetime maximum of two rebates (maximum $200) per single- or multi-family home. Industrial, commercial and other non-residential properties are not eligible.
The purpose of the Toilet Rebate Program is to encourage homeowners to replace high-volume toilets with low-flush toilets in order to conserve water and reduce costs.
Rebate Application Form
English version
Chinese version
For more information:
SaveWater@richmond.ca 604-276-4179
How to qualify
- Submission of an application does not guarantee a rebate. Each application will be evaluated and processed on a first-come, first-serve basis, while rebate quantities last.
- Toilets that are installed must be new, 4.8 litres or less (or 4.1 litres/6 litres dual-flush) and CSA, CUPC, WaterSense or Warnock Hersey certified.
- Toilets may be installed by the resident or by a licensed plumber.
- Rebate application must be made within 90 days of toilet purchase.
- This offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
A rebate credit will be applied to your utility bill once eligibility has been established. For multi-family dwellings with a common meter, the toilet rebate will be credited to your property tax bill.
Can I keep my old toilet?
The program requires the disposal of the higher flushing toilet from homes to ensure these toilets are no longer in circulation.
How do I dispose of my old toilet once it’s replaced?
Old toilets can be disposed of at the following locations for a fee:
City of Vancouver Landfill
5400 72nd St., Delta, BC
604-326-4600
Vancouver South Transfer Station
377 W. Kent Ave.,
North Vancouver, BC
604-326-4600
Ecowaste
Triangle Road at the South foot of No. 6 Road,
Richmond, BC
604-277-1410
Garbage disposal vouchers for the City of Vancouver Landfill can be purchased from the Extra Garbage Disposal Options page.
