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Recycling grants available
Press release from Butler County Solid Waste District:
The Butler County Recycling and Solid Waste District is now accepting applications for its 2009 Recycling Incentive Grant. The District provides funds on a competitive basis to local businesses, schools, non-profit organizations and local governments to support new recycling initiatives or the expansion of existing recycling services.
Since 2000, the District has provided grant funding to diverse organizations in Butler County. Last year, 14 organizations received grant awards worth more than $15,000. The funding has helped subsidize the cost of new recycling containers, recycling services and promotional materials — resulting in increased and sustainable recycling programs throughout the county.
Here is what some of the 2008 recipients did with their grant money:
- Schools—Several area schools purchased recycling containers to support paper recycling programs. Through these programs, the schools generate revenue that helps sustain long-term recycling and school-based environmental activities.
- Businesses—Aeronca Inc. began a newspaper and beverage container recycling program. Candlewood Apartments collaborated with Miami University’s Institute of Environmental Sciences to implement new recycling for apartment dwellers.
- Nonprofits—Hamilton’s Parks and Recreation Department purchased and placed new recycling containers in its parks and golf courses.
Applicants must complete and submit their application online no later than December 12, 2008. To apply, please visit www.butlercountyrecycles.org, click on “recycling,” then “recycle at work,” and then “funding assistance.”
For more information on the grant or other recycling programs, please contact the District at (513) 887-3406.
The Butler County Recycling and Solid Waste District is dedicated to promoting recycling, waste reduction and responsible disposal of all waste from households, commercial businesses, and industry to conform to Ohio EPA regulations.
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