Area communities are among the recipients of $6 million in state funding for projects aimed at reducing waste in landfills and improving management of hazardous household waste.
Governor Andy Beshear last week announced the recipients of the funding which is supported through the Kentucky Pride Fund. 68 projects were selected from municipalities, universities, and fiscal courts across the commonwealth.
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says three different grants were awarded. The Recycling Grant provides funds for counties to purchase recycling equipment. The Composting Grant supports the purchase of equipment to improve composting and promote creative solutions for managing food waste, lawn waste, and other organic material. The Household Hazardous Waste Grant provides funding for countries to conduct annual drop-off events.
Recycling grants were awarded to the LaRue County Fiscal Court ($20,360) and the Meade County Fiscal Court ($1,181,560.20). Household Hazardous Waste grants were awarded to the Bullitt County Fiscal Court ($52,400) and the Hardin County Fiscal Court ($44,000).
Learn more about state recycling efforts and find the full list of recipients on the Kentucky Division of Waste Management’s website.
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