The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced Shelby County is one of 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.
Shelby County was awarded $22,954.
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.
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.
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