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Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program - Round 1 — NSW

Up to $50K available

NSW Environment Protection Authority

The Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program offers NSW businesses, councils and organisations rebates of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of small-scale on-site waste equipment or technology. The program supports waste avoidance, reduction, reuse and recycling to help organisations transition to a circular economy.

Funding

Up to $50K

Closed

12 Dec 2025

Duration

up to 5 years

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Have a commercial and industrial waste service at a site in New South Wales • Have a valid ABN • Employ one or more full-time employees in New South Wales • Send commercial and industrial waste to landfill in New South Wales • May include registered charities, not-for-profits, public entities including schools and hospitals, and government organisations • Complete a waste and recycling action plan using the Bin Trim App • Provide recent waste bills • Provide a quote for the proposed equipment or technology • Provide confirmation of banking details for rebate payment if approved
Businesses applying for the Rebates Program must have a commercial and industrial waste service at a site in New South Wales, have a valid ABN, employ one or more full-time employees in New South Wales, and send commercial and industrial waste to landfill in New South Wales. Eligible businesses can include registered charities, not-for-profits, public entities including schools and hospitals, and government organisations. Applicants must also complete the required waste assessment and provide supporting documents such as waste bills, equipment quotes and banking details.

What's Funded

Purchase, lease, installation and use of small-scale on-site waste and recycling equipment or technology such as balers, compactors, glass crushers, shredders, food waste monitoring equipment, source separation bins and related waste diversion equipment.

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Expected Outcomes

Applicants are expected to procure and install eligible equipment, commence using it on site, complete follow-up waste assessments and submit an outcomes report demonstrating reduced landfill waste and improved waste separation, reuse or recycling.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

sustainabilitycapital_expenditurecommunityother

Keywords

waste reductionrecyclingcircular economyequipment rebatewaste diversioncommercial and industrial wasteenvironmentresource recovery

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program - Round 1?

The Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program - Round 1 is a business grant offered by NSW Environment Protection Authority in Australia, providing Up to $50K in funding. The Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program offers NSW businesses, councils and organisations rebates of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of small-scale on-site waste equipment or technology. The program supports waste avoidance, reduction, reuse and recycling to help organisations transition to a circular economy.
2

How much funding does the Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program - Round 1 provide?

The Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program - Round 1 provides Up to $50K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 5 years.
3

Who is eligible for the Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program - Round 1?

  • Have a commercial and industrial waste service at a site in New South Wales
  • Have a valid ABN
  • Employ one or more full-time employees in New South Wales
  • Send commercial and industrial waste to landfill in New South Wales
  • May include registered charities, not-for-profits, public entities including schools and hospitals, and government organisations
  • Complete a waste and recycling action plan using the Bin Trim App
  • Provide recent waste bills
  • Provide a quote for the proposed equipment or technology
  • Provide confirmation of banking details for rebate payment if approved
4

When does the Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program - Round 1 close?

Applications closed on 12 Dec 2025.
5

What activities are funded?

Purchase, lease, installation and use of small-scale on-site waste and recycling equipment or technology such as balers, compactors, glass crushers, shredders, food waste monitoring equipment, source separation bins and related waste diversion equipment.
6

How do I apply for the Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program - Round 1?

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