{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1031.12a","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-1031.12a","heading":"Home Composting Incentive Program.","body":"(a)\nThere is established a Home Composting Incentive Program (\"Program\"), to be administered by the Mayor, to provide rebates and vouchers to encourage residential property owners and lessees to purchase and use a home composting system.\n\n(b)\nTo be eligible for the rebate provided for in this section, a residential property owner or lessee shall:\n(1)\nAfter July 17, 2018, purchase a home composting system;\n(2)\nComplete the training described in subsection (f) of this section; and\n(3)\nSubmit a rebate claim to the Mayor in a manner to be determined by the Mayor.\n\n(c)\n(1)\nUpon approval of a rebate claim submitted pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the Program shall provide a rebate up to $75 per residential address; provided, that the amount of the rebate shall not exceed the purchase price of the home composting system.\n(2)\nRebates shall be sent to the residential property owner or lessee within 30 days after the rebate claim is approved.\n(3)\nRebates shall be contingent upon the availability of funds.\n\n(d)\nTo be eligible for the voucher provided for in this section, a residential property owner or lessee shall:\n(1)\nComplete the training described in subsection (f) of this section; and\n(2)\nSubmit a voucher application to the Mayor in a manner to be determined by the Mayor.\n\n(e)\n(1)\nUpon approval of a voucher application submitted pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, the Program shall provide a voucher up to $75 per residential address.\n(2)\nVouchers shall be sent to the residential property owner or lessee within one week after the voucher application is approved.\n(3)\nVouchers shall be contingent upon the availability of funds.\n\n(f)\n(1)\nThe Mayor, or a contractor selected by the Mayor, shall provide in-person training for District residents on proper handling and processing of organic materials that will be turned into compost, including training for residents interested in both outdoor composting and vermicomposting.\n(1A)\nNotwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Mayor, or a contractor selected by the Mayor, may provide the training required by paragraph (1) of this subsection remotely through videoconference or pre-recorded training video.\n(2)\nThe Mayor shall create educational materials for District residents regarding how to use home composting systems in a manner that avoids creating public nuisances.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 10A. Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-1031.12a","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"0c99f8c33e91389c8adb8447220303274135b8655c6fc13683c256e560e25793","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1031.12","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1031.12b"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}