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Recycling grants available from county
Press release from Butler County:
The Butler County Recycling and Solid Waste District is now accepting applications for its 2010 Recycling Incentive Grant Program. The district provides funds to local businesses, schools, non-profit organizations and local governments interested in providing sustainable waste reduction and recycling activities in Butler County.
Since 2000, the district has awarded more than $105,000 in recycling grants to 38 organizations. The funding has helped organizations purchase new recycling containers, recycling services and promotional materials—resulting in increased and sustainable recycling programs throughout the county.
Here are a few examples of 2009 recycling grant projects:
- Schools— Area schools purchased new bins and co-mingled containers to support expanded recycling programs. Through these programs, the schools are generating additional revenue to sustain long-term recycling activities.
- Businesses—Baker Concrete added desk-side recycling bins for all office employees. To date, Baker has diverted more than 27 tons of material from the waste stream. Fort Hamilton Hospital purchased cardboard and co-mingled recycling containers with plans to offer recycling in every unit at the hospital.
- Nonprofits—Colonial established a new recycling program at both Westover and Berkeley. With the new program in place, Colonial will divert approximately 26 tons of material from the landfill each year.
- Local Governments-The cities of Hamilton, Monroe, and Oxford purchased 65 gallon wheeled recycling toters for residential households. As a result, residents are now able to recycle more of their material with the larger containers, and this additional capacity is expected to generate higher recycling rates for Butler County.
Those interested in starting or expanding a recycling program must complete and submit applications no later than December 18, 2009. To apply, please visit www.butlercountyrecycles.org, click on “recycle at work,” and then “grant funds.”
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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