SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Sullivan County Recycling Center will be receiving a portion of a $541, 245 Recycling Grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
According to a press release from the IDEM, the Sullivan County Recycling Center is one of 15 applicants that will be receiving a portion of the grant, with $26,861 going to the local recycling center.
“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 Brian Rockensuess, IDEM Commissioner. “These grants will make a significant impact on community recycling efforts across Indiana.”
The funding will be made available to various counties across the state, supporting the recycling efforts of schools, universities, municipalities, solid waste management districts, and nonprofit organizations.
The full list of recipients and the awarded amounts are as follows:
- Brown County Solid Waste Management District | $8,363
- City of Nappanee | $100,000
- Clark County Solid Waste | $12,173
- Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District | $68,667
- Floyd County Solid Waste Management District | $25,125
- GardenQuest INC. | $1,994
- Henry County Solid Waste Management District | $8,363
- Indianapolis Airport Authority | $100,000
- Indianapolis Museum of Art, Inc. | $34,793
- Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District | $3,000
- Marshall County Solid Waste | $18,844
- Purdue University Campus Planning, Architecture and Sustainability | $10,108
- Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County | $100,000
- Shelby County Recycling District | $22,954
- Sullivan County Recycling Center | $26,861
The grant funding is designed to build cost-effective and successful programs. Applicants need to demonstrate a project plan that will have a positive impact on the environment and surrounding community, an increase in diverting waste as a result of the project, as well as display the sustainability of the project.
This grant funding is intended to create successful, cost-effective programs. For more information, please contact 800-988-7901 or visit the IDEM Indiana Community Recycling Grant Program’s webpage.
