Several area municipalities are among the recipients for grants aimed at increasing recycling capacity and reducing waste across Kentucky.
Governor Andy Beshear has announced $6.2 million in funding for 70 projects that will limit contributions to landfills and encourage recycling and reuse. The grant funding comes from the Kentucky Pride Fund, which is generated from the $1.75 fee for each ton of municipal solid waste disposed of in Kentucky landfills.
According to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, three types of grants are awarded through the program. Recycling grants provide funds for counties to purchase recycling equipment in order to promote sustainable regional recycling infrastructure. Composting grants fund the purchase of equipment to improve composting and promote creative solutions for managing food, lawn, and other organic waste. Household hazardous waste grants provide support for counties to conduct annual drop-off events.
The Meade County Fiscal Court received more than $490,000, the City of Leitchfield received more than $84,000, and the LaRue County Fiscal Court received more than $33,000 in recycling grant funds.
The Bullitt County Fiscal Court received more than $57,000 and the Hardin County Fiscal Court received $40,000 in household hazardous waste grant funds.
Learn more about the grant program and other statewide recycling efforts on the Kentucky Division of Waste Management’s website.
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