COLUMBUS, Ohio — Local governments and organizations will leverage these grants for litter collection, educational initiatives, and scrap tire disposal events. All clean-up efforts rely on volunteer work and target public property.
Ross County Project Highlight:
- Huntington Local School District: $9,316 allocated for water bottle refilling stations to reduce plastic waste and increase landfill diversion.
Other Southeast Ohio Grant Projects:
- Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District: $32,000 for drop-off recycling.
- Gallia Soil & Water Conservation District: $12,000 for litter clean-up events.
- Jackson County Health Department: $40,000 for tire amnesty events.
- … [Include additional projects of interest]
Grant Program Details
Various Ohio entities are eligible for these grants, including local governments, park and health departments, educational institutions, solid waste authorities, and nonprofits. Programs support recycling expansion, scrap tire projects, market development for recyclable materials, and source reduction initiatives like water bottle refilling stations.
For more information on Ohio EPA grant programs, contact Marie Barnett at [email protected] or visit www.recycleohio.gov.
