Grass Replacement

Grass Replacement Rebate & Classes

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West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is adding an additional dollar to Metropolitan Water District’s (MWD) rebate for a total rebate of $3 or more per square foot of grass removed from residential and commercial landscapes. As a member agency of MWD, West Basin service area residents and businesses can apply for MWD’s rebate program and receive the extra incentive.

To pre-qualify for the rebate program, visit www.socalwatersmart.com, or call, (888) 376-3314.

In order to receive a rebate, you must apply to reserve rebate funds prior to starting your project.

Eligibility:

• Up to 5,000 sq. ft. of turf removed per home; more for businesses.
• There is a limit of one application per home per year.
• Areas which have already had turf removed are not eligible.

Read more about the MWD program requirements and eligibility for residential and commercial here.

Register for a virtual landscaping class today!

During the class, residents will learn how to:

• Remove existing grass
• Plan a sustainable garden design
• Prepare a healthy soil for plants
• Incorporate a water-efficient irrigation system
• Plant climate-appropriate plants
• Maintain a new, drought-tolerant landscape

Turf Replacement Video Series

For some more information about grass replacement, MWD offers a video series that outlines three lawn removal methods-solarization, sheet mulching, and sod removal. Residents can learn which method best suits their grass characteristics and project parameters. Watch all of the turf replacement videos here.