District Grant Targets
The district’s list of targeted materials is based on the state targeted materials list. In addition the district has established the following project areas to address specific needs in the district.
- Zero waste – projects designed to achieve significant levels of waste reduction and recycling in area schools, businesses or institutions preferably based on a recent waste audit/waste assessment of one or more of the project’s facility locations.
- Food waste – projects which establish food waste reduction/diversion programs and/or expand the composting infrastructure capacity to collect and process the material for resale marketing or on-site reuse.
- Drop-off and/or curbside recycling – projects which expand or enhance recycling programs or establish new programs.
- Glass recycling – projects which support the collection, processing, and/or end markets for glass.
- Regional recycling facilities – projects which support the development of facilities to process recyclables for marketing.
- Regional yard waste/storm debris drop-off and composting – projects which expand or develop cooperative yard waste drop-off locations for residents and municipalities.
- Special venue recycling – projects which establish recycling programs at special venues such as theatres, county fairgrounds, parks and business districts.
- Public awareness – projects which support public education on recycling and waste reduction. Local governments are encouraged to apply.