Recycling grants available from state

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has announced available grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and disposal from the agency’s Community Recycling Grant Program.

Counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, schools, and nonprofit organizations in Indiana are eligible to submit a Community Recycling Grant application requesting $500 to $100,000 in funding.

Applications will be accepted through March 1.

The Community Recycling Grant Program is funded through IDEM’s Solid Waste Management Fund. Eligible projects should focus on education and promotion of recycling, processing of recyclable materials, waste reduction, and HHW and organics management (including yard waste management and composting).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.

To apply, visit IDEM’s website at idem.IN.gov/recycle/2543.htm. For additional information, call 800-988-7901 or email recycle@idem.IN.gov.