Rebates

WATERLOO REGION TOILET REBATE PROGRAM
Why Replace My Old Toilet?

• The toilet is the Number One water user in your home, at 29 percent!
  
• An average family of three can expect to save up to $92 per year on their water bill.
  
• Do your part for the environment! Save up to 52,000 litres of water each year.
  
• Replace a 13-litre or larger toilet, and receive $40 for a 6-litre replacement, or $60 for a 3-litre/6-litre dual-flush replacement (maximum three replacements per household).
  
• 6-litre toilets come in a variety of styles, colours, and decor to suit anyone's needs.
  Homeowners can download a "rebate application form" from the Region of Waterloo website www.region.waterloo.on.ca , or we can provide one when we install your toilet. Landlords, churches, non-profit organizations and small businesses must call (519) 575-4021 to register before replacing, and cannot use the online form. The number of rebates available in the Region each year is limited, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a lifetime maximum of three toilet replacement rebates per residential property.

Five Easy Steps for Residents!

• Step 1: Determine whether you qualify for the rebate: Your residence must have been built before January 1, 1996, located within Waterloo Region, and connected to the municipal water supply. You must be replacing a 13L or larger toilet (new construction and add-on bathrooms do not qualify).
  
• Step 2: Purchase and install (or have a plumber install) any 6-litre or 3-litre/6-litre dual-flush Region approved toilet. Old toilets can be recycled by taking them to the Region's landfill site, and there is no charge for dropping them off.
  
• Step 3: Complete the rebate application, available at local retailers, or on the web. Don't forget your Water Billing Account Number, as proof you're on the municipal system. Applications must be complete to qualify for the rebate. Call 575-4021 if you have any questions.
  
• Step 4: Mail the application, and the original receipt for the new toilet to: Region of Waterloo, Water Efficiency, 150 Frederick Street, 7th Floor, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4J3. Your receipt will be returned with your rebate cheque.
  (Random inspections are done on single family households participating in the program. If your household is selected, we will call you to schedule a convenient time for us to verify that 6-litre or 3-litre/6-litre dual-flush toilets have been installed.)
  
• Step 5: Enjoy your water savings! If you qualify, and have completed the paperwork correctly, your rebate cheque should arrive in four to six weeks.