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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on Monday announced the recipients of the agency's Community Recycling Grant Program. IDEM awarded $541,245.00 to 15 applicants.
“Community recycling grants provide direct investments that make recycling more accessible to Hoosiers. Historically, these grants have provided new equipment for recycling operators and improved local collection programs,” said IDEM Commissioner Brian Rockensuess. “These grants will make a significant impact on community recycling efforts across Indiana.”
The grants are available to counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, schools, universities and nonprofit organizations located in Indiana, according to an IDEM news release.
Local recipients and the amounts they were awarded are:
• City of Nappanee, $100,000.
• Marshall County Solid Waste, $18,844
This grant funding is intended to create successful, cost-effective programs. Applicants must demonstrate a positive environmental impact within the project service area, an increase in waste diversion as a result of the project and show the sustainability of the project. For additional information, contact 800-988-7901 or crgp@idem.IN.gov.
Grants are funded through IDEM’s Solid Waste Management Fund. Funds come from the solid waste management fee (IC 13-20-22-1). The fee consists of $0.50 per ton charge on solid waste for final disposal at Indiana municipal solid waste landfills and incinerators. None of the funding comes from tax dollars.
