News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management on Monday, Dec. 18, announced the recipients of the agency’s Community Recycling Grant Program.

Area recipients included the city of Nappanee, which received $100,000, and Marshall County Solid Waste, which got $18,844.

IDEM awarded $541,245 to 15 applicants.

“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 IDEM Commissioner Brian Rockensuess. “These grants will make a significant impact on community recycling efforts across Indiana.”

The grants are available to counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, schools, universities and nonprofit organizations located in Indiana.

This grant funding is intended to create successful, cost-effective programs. Applicants must demonstrate a positive environmental impact within the project service area, an increase in waste diversion as a result of the project and show the sustainability of the project. For additional information, call 1-800-988-7901 or send an email to [email protected].

Grants are funded through IDEM’s Solid Waste Management Fund. Funds come from the solid waste management fee. The fee consists of 50-cent per ton charge on solid waste for final disposal at Indiana municipal solid waste landfills and incinerators. None of the funding comes from tax dollars.