Toilet Rebate Program


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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

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For more information:

SaveWater@richmond.ca 604-276-4179

Icon hand and coins 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  • This offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice.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.

Icon toilet 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.

Icon disposal truck 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.

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