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Did you know toilets use more water than any other appliance in the home? They account for approximately one third of the average household’s water use. Tank your leaky toilet, and take part in the Residential Toilet Rebate Program.
Please note that the value of the rebate will not exceed the purchase price of the toilet.
What is the Toilet Rebate Program?
The City of Red Deer is offering $25 rebates for homeowners who replace high flow toilets with low flow toilets (6 litres or less) and $50 rebates for dual flush toilets. Rebates are processed on a first come, first served basis and will be credited to the applicant’s utility account within eight to 12 weeks.
Like most products, not all toilets are created equal. Only toilets that meet identified Canadian Water and Wastewater Association performance standards will qualify for rebates.
Replacing just one 20 litre toilet with an efficient six litre low flow toilet will save approximately 25,550 litres of water per person every year.
Who qualifies for a rebate?
You qualify if you own residential property within Red Deer, have a current utility account and purchase a qualifying toilet. You can apply for a maximum of two toilet rebates per household over the course of the program which started on July 1, 2008.
Condo associations or owners of multi-family residential buildings should contact Environmental Services at 403-342-8750 prior to beginning their toilet replacement program.
Toilets installed in new construction or during renovations requiring a plumbing permit are not eligible for rebates. You do not need a permit if you are simply replacing an existing toilet.
What toilets qualify for a rebate?
Qualifying toilets will be marked at participating local retail outlets. You can also refer to The City's qualifying toilet list.
 List of qualifying toilets (updated January 2012)
How do I apply for a rebate?
Applying for a rebate is easy:
1. Fill out the Toilet Rebate Program Application Form. Brochures can also be picked up at City Hall, Environmental Services, or at participating Red Deer retailers.
2. Purchase and install a qualifying low flow toilet and attach the original receipt to your application form.
3. Take your application form with your old toilet to The City of Red Deer Waste Management Facility for FREE disposal. Make sure to get your toilet disposal verification stamp on your application form. Toilets will not be picked up in our regular curb side collection program.
Note: The interior parts and the seat must be removed from your old toilet prior to taking it to the landfill, the toilet can be placed in The City of Red Deer toilet recycling program.
4. Mail your completed application package to the Toilet Rebate Program, Environmental Services, Box 5008, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 3T4.
How can I find out more?
For more information on this and other water conservation programs, please call Environmental Services at 403-342-8754.
For more information about the Toilet Rebate Program view the Q & A Backgrounder.
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