On average, children use 5,000 to 6,000 disposable nappies before becoming toilet trained.
Our 2021 waste audit found that disposable nappies and period products made up 10% of Merri-bek garbage bins.
To support residents who want to cut their waste to landfill by making the switch to reusable cloth nappies or period products, Merri-bek City Council offers a discount on the purchase price for these items.
For more information and to claim your discount, visit the Reducing waste page on the Merri-ek City Council website.
