Toilet Replacement Rebate Program

Don't Flush Away Savings!

Upgrade your old toilet and save water. The District of Squamish is offering a limited-time rebate program - with $2,040 in total funding available (34 rebates) - to help reduce household water use and wastewater generation.

Older toilets use significantly more water and may leak over time. Replacing them with high-efficiency models helps conserve water and reduce household usage.

Program Details

Rebate Amount

  • $50 per toilet (plus $10 disposal/tipping fee)
  • Maximum: Lifetime maximum of 2 toilets per property (up to $120 total)

Eligibility

You are eligible if you are the registered owner of a:

  • Single-family home
  • Townhomes
  • Duplex
  • Condominium or apartment

and your property is:

  • Located within the District of Squamish
  • Connected to the municipal water system

Not eligible:

  • Industrial, commercial, or other non-residential properties
  • Properties on private wells or utilities

Toilet Requirements

To qualify for the rebate:

  • Your old toilet must use 13L per flush or more
  • Your new toilet must be 4.8L per flush or less, or 4.1L / 6.0L dual flush
  • New toilets must be certified (CSA, CUPC, WaterSense, or Warnock Hersey)

How to Apply

Step 1: Document your old toilet

  • Take a photo of the toilet installed in your home
  • Take a photo showing the flush volume (inside tank, label, or fixture)

Step 2: Purchase and install a new toilet

  • Keep your receipt (must show date, model name, and number)
  • Toilets can be replaced by the resident or a licensed plumber.
    • Plumbing permit is not required.

Step 3: Dispose of your old toilet

  • Remove all plastic components before disposal
    •  Toilets with plastic attached will be charged as garbage.
  • Take it to:
    • Squamish Landfill (cement recycling), or
    • Coast Aggregates (Amrize) for 3 or more toilets
  • Tell the scale attendant that you are disposing of old toilet(s) for the Rebate Program.
    • The attendant will verify the toilet meets requirements and issue a receipt.
    • Separate the toilet from other garbage you may be bringing to the landfill. Mixed loads (garbage + toilet) may be charged entirely as garbage unless separated.
  • Keep your disposal receipt

Step 4: Submit your application

Include:

  • Completed application form
  • Photos of old toilet (installed + flush volume)
  • Photo of new toilet installed
  • Purchase receipt
  • Disposal receipt

In person:
District of Squamish Public Works
39909 Government Road

Email:
[email protected]

📅 Apply within 90 days of purchase

Important notes

  • This is a pilot program with limited funding
  • The pilot program will run until December 31, 2026
  • Rebates are processed first-come, first-served while funding lasts
  • Submitting an application does not guarantee approval
  • The program may be modified or cancelled at any time without notice
  • The District may verify installations


Disposal Information

  • Toilets must be recycled and cannot be reused or donated
  • Disposal fee is included in the rebate (up to $10 per toilet)
  • Inform landfill staff you are participating in the rebate program

Frequently Asked Questions

Check the flush volume (usually inside the tank or on the fixture). It must be 13L per flush or greater.

The goal of the program is to permanently reduce water use in Squamish by removing older, high-volume toilets from circulation.

If toilets were reused or donated, they could continue to be installed and used elsewhere, which would reduce the overall water savings achieved through the program. Requiring recycling ensures these fixtures are fully removed from use.

Yes. Applications must be submitted within 90 days of purchase and while funding is available.

No. The rebate is only available for replacing existing toilets. It does not apply to installing additional toilets as part of a renovation or in new construction.