Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 58-5-3 - Grants Available From Recycling Assistance Grant Program3.1. The recycling assistance grant program provides grants to assist municipalities, counties and others in: 3.1.1. implementation of recycling programs;3.1.2. public education programs which promote recycling; and3.1.3. recycling market procurement efforts.3.2. The Recycling Assistance Fund Grant Review Committee shall evaluate the Recycling Assistance grant proposals that are in compliance with the criteria of section 3.1 of this rule on a competitive basis considering each proposal's objectives towards maximizing the following factors: 3.2.1. conservation of limited natural resources;3.2.2. public education regarding litter control;3.2.3. recycling of valuable materials;3.2.4. extending the useful life of solid waste landfills; and3.2.5. reducing the need for new landfills.3.3. The following types of grants are available:3.3.1. Local Government Recycling Feasibility Study and Planning Grant - This grant is for researching the feasibility of community, county, and regional recycling programs including market development and requires submittal of a detailed comprehensive plan. A local government may use a professional service to assist in planning and/or implementing a comprehensive recycling program.
3.3.2. Recycling Promotion, Collection Drive, and Office Paper Recovery Grant - This grant is available to instrumentalities and state and private colleges in the absence of a county, municipal; or state recycling program, as provided for in W. Va. Code '20-11-6. The grant is for the purpose of implementing recycling programs consisting of source separation, collection and transportation activities; and may include school projects, drop-off collection bins, paper collection equipment and special events which increase public awareness of recycling and its benefits.3.3.3. Local Government Recycling Grant - This grant is for the implementation or expansion of county, municipal and regional recycling programs, and emphasizes the integration of source reduction and recycling. The local or regional solid waste authority shall have a comprehensive solid waste management and siting plan developed and approved by the West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board to qualify for the grant.3.3.4. Recycling Market Development Grant -This grant is available to state, regional, county or local governments to assist in developing markets for materials collected and/or processed.