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May
18
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5/18/2009 1:00 AM
05/18/09 ODNR will give a boost to the recycling industry that will increase the market for recycled materials in Ohio and create dozens of new jobs.
ODNR Helps Create Jobs in Recycling Industry
COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will give a boost to the recycling industry that will increase the market for recycled materials in Ohio and create dozens of new jobs. In addition, ODNR announced the funding of a waste to energy project, which will involve the conversion of landfill generated methane gas to usable energy.
Private-public partnerships in seven communities will receive ODNR Market Development Grants to help create the infrastructure necessary for successful markets of recyclable material and related products. The grants will be used for a variety of purposes, including the purchase of equipment, product manufacturing, material processing and recovery or facility expansion. The funded programs will generate 25 new jobs in and around Lorain, Summit, Sandusky and Warren counties.
"These projects represent a great boost for our environment and a highly efficient use of public dollars," said ODNR Director Sean Logan. "They create jobs, attract and support new business and technology, redirect valuable materials out of the waste stream and reduce the strain on landfills."
| Grant Applicant |
County |
Cooperating Enterprise |
Recommended Grant Amount |
Project Type |
| Lorain Co. SWD |
Lorain |
NA |
$250,000 |
Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling |
| Summit/Akron SWMA |
Summit |
ACROA (Neoshred) |
$69,000 |
Manufacturing & Processing |
| Hamilton Co. SWMD |
Hamilton |
NA |
$250,000 |
Material Recovery Facility Recycling |
| Henry Co. SWMD |
Henry |
NA |
$145,135 |
Material Recovery Facility Recycling |
| Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca SWD |
Sandusky |
NA |
$134,147.10 |
Organics Recycling |
| Warren Co. SWMD |
Warren |
NA |
$250,000 |
Organics Recycling |
| Wood Co. SWD |
Wood |
NA |
$250,000 |
Waste to Energy |
Ohio counties, solid waste management districts/authorities and municipalities with populations of more than 50,000 are eligible for grants. A match of at least 100 percent of the grant amount is required.
The ODNR Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention is responsible for implementing statewide waste reduction, recycling, recycling market development and litter prevention programs. The division encourages Ohioans to reduce waste, recycle materials, and buy recycled-content products. For more information, visit www.ohiodnr.com.
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For further information, contact:
Chet Chaney, ODNR Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention
614. 265. 6407
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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