Apply for a Washable Diaper Grant

To encourage families to use washable diapers, the Township of Russell has ten grants of $200 each year to help parents. Washable diapers are an eco-friendly and economical choice for several reasons:

• One child will use 6000 disposable diapers from birth to potty training, which equals one ton of garbage;
• Disposable diapers take years to decompose;
• Thousands of trees per year are cut down in Canada to make disposable diapers;
• You can see savings of near $ 1,500 per child.

Eligibility:

• Must have a child of less than 6 months old or be pregnant as of January 1st;
• Be a resident of Russell Township;
• Use washable diapers from birth to potty training;
• Sign up before December 31 of the current year;
• Submit documentation in the first six months after the birth;
• Purchase a minimum of 20 new washable diapers within the calendar year.

For more information and to apply for this program, visit our website or contact our Infrastructure Department.