Washable diapers

Would you like to save up to $100 on the purchase of cloth diapers?

In Quebec, an estimated 600 million disposable diapers are sent to landfill every year, and each one takes between 200 and 500 years to decompose. You can make a difference by choosing to use cloth diapers for your child. A single cloth diaper can replace around 230 single-use diapers.

The City reimburses 50% of the purchase price of cloth diapers, up to a maximum of :

• 100 for purchases made in Brossard.
• 75 for purchases made outside Brossard.

Eligibility criteria

• Be a resident of Brossard;
• Be pregnant or have a child under 18 months of age when purchasing cloth diapers;
• Apply no later than 12 months after the date of purchase of the cloth diapers;
• Limit of one grant application per address per year;
• Undertake to use cloth diapers for your child (declaration on honour);
• Used diapers are now eligible, provided they have an invoice issued by a business registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.

Documents to be prepared

• Proof of residence (e.g. driver’s license, Hydro-Québec bill, tax bill)
• Proof of birth (e.g. birth certificate, pregnancy certificate)
• Proof of purchase (original invoice or copy).
• For online purchases, the following elements must appear on the invoice:
  • Billing date
  • Dealer name and contact details
  • List of purchased items
  • Total cost

Payment and deadlines

• A cheque will be mailed to the address on the application form.
• Processing times are 30 to 40 working days from the date of receipt.
• Limited number of registrations, while funds last.
• Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Eco-friendly tips

Although cloth diapers have a lower environmental impact than disposables, they do have an impact in terms of energy consumption. Here are a few tips to help you further reduce your ecological footprint:

• Air-dry your diapers
• Wash your diapers in a full load machine
• Use an energy-efficient washing machine
• Wash diapers in lukewarm water
• Choose detergents with EcoLogo certification