To conserve water, the City of Melbourne offers a limited toilet rebate program on a first-come, first-served basis when funding is available. The goal is to replace toilets put into use prior to 1995 with newer models that use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush.  A $50 rebate is available toward the cost of purchasing a new toilet. The program will remain in effect until budgeted funds are depleted.

Requirements and Guidelines
The following conditions must be met in order for a toilet purchase to be eligible for a $50 rebate:

Customers must purchase and install a City-approved ultra low-flush (not to exceed 1.6 gallon per flush) toilet (including both tank and bowl). The customer must complete a rebate application form and mail it to the ECO Management Division. The application must also include the customer’s original sales receipt, which must have a separate listing for the toilet which includes the manufacturer and model.

The original sales receipt must be dated no earlier than May 1, 2007. The manufacturer and model of the toilet must be listed on the receipt. Only one rebate allowed per account.

Homes for which a building permit was applied on March 28, 1995 or after, and those with building permits for remodeling, are already required to have 1.6 gpf (gallons per flush) toilets by the City Plumbing Code and are not eligible.

The removed toilet cannot be reused and must be disposed of. Old toilets can be placed curbside for regular trash pickup by Waste Management, or they can be disposed at the Brevard County Landfill site located at 3379 Sarno Road. The hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Rebate application packets are available by calling the ECO Division at (321) 953-6302 or can be downloaded from this web site.

Rebate application forms, along with original receipt, should be mailed to:

City of Melbourne ECO Division Toilet Rebate Program 2885 Harper Road Melbourne, FL 32904

It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure proper installation. The City recommends that installation be performed by a qualified plumber.

Eligible participants will be mailed a check. If the purchase price, not including tax, is less than $50, the rebate will be for the purchase price amount. The purchase price is calculated for the tank and the bowl only and does not include installation, accessories or other related items.

By participating in the Melbourne Rebate Program, the customer agrees to an installation verification visit if one is scheduled by the ECO Manager or designee, and may be asked to respond to a follow-up survey conducted by City of Melbourne staff.