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May
6
Written by:
news editor
5/6/2011 1:00 AM
The ODNR will help more than two dozen communities and organizations make an environmental impact as Ohioans strengthen local recycling and litter prevention efforts.
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will help more than two dozen communities and organizations make an environmental impact as Ohioans strengthen local recycling and litter prevention efforts through the Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention Community Development Grant Program.
ODNR is funding twenty-seven projects that will be implemented by fourteen solid waste districts, eight municipalities, three state funded or affiliated organizations, three state agencies and two colleges/universities. The grant projects include:
- development of new glass collection systems
- equipment for expanding Habitat for Humanity deconstruction opportunities
- construction of surveillance cameras to address continued illegal dumping
- modernization of two publicly owned and operated material recovery facilities
- expansion of two new urban based curbside recycling programs
- expansion of drop-off recycling sites
- assistance for special venue recycling efforts
- cardboard baling equipment for two correctional institutes and the Ohio Department of Mental Health equipment will allow the state agencies to expand the amount of material recycled at their designated facilities, which operate on a 24/7 schedule
- permanent drop-off outlet for pharmaceutical waste
“Recycling saves energy, conserves our natural resources, and extends the life of a landfill all while creating jobs,” said ODNR Director David Mustine. “It is part of a comprehensive waste and resource reduction strategy that benefits our natural world and our economy. Recycling and recycled products are growing industries and by recycling Ohioans can play a role in creating ‘green’ jobs.”
Ohio counties, solid waste management districts/authorities, municipalities and other local governments are eligible for grants. Grant communities are required to commit local matching funds toward their project.
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/recycling.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
(Editor’s Note – The list of grant recipients follows below.)
For further information, contact:
Terrie TerMeer, ODNR Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention
614. 265. 6424
Jason Fallon, ODNR Office of Communications
614. 265. 6842
| 2011 Community Development Grant Program |
| Applicant |
Tons of Recyclables |
County |
Grant Request |
| Athens Hocking SWMD (Rural Action) |
728 |
Athens, Hocking |
$45,000.00 |
| Auglaize SWMD |
77 |
Auglaize |
$30,394.00 |
| Belmont Correctional Facility |
264 |
Belmont |
$12,618.45 |
| Butler SWMD |
618 |
Butler |
$4,600.00 |
| Carroll Columbiana Harrison SWMD |
660 |
Carroll, Harrison |
$7,500.00 |
| City of Cleveland |
120 |
Cuyahoga |
$50,000 |
| City of Lakewood |
4,000 |
Cuyahoga |
$12,330.00 |
| DKMM SWMD (Columbus Zoo) |
50 |
Delaware |
$5,000.00 |
| City of Columbus |
74,000 |
Franklin |
$100,000.00 |
| Columbus State Community College |
35 |
Franklin |
$10,490.00 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory |
n/a |
Franklin |
$100,000.00 |
| Farm Science Review |
n/a |
Multiple |
$22,122.00 |
| COSI |
n/a |
Franklin |
$13,875.00 |
| City of Gallipolis |
31 |
Gallia |
$9,365.00 |
| Greene SWMD |
61 |
Greene |
$43,961.00 |
| South Eastern Ohio Joint SWMD |
936 |
Guernsey, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and Washington |
$50,000.00 |
| City of Cincinnati |
26,000 |
Hamilton |
$86,000.00 |
| Hamilton SWMD (Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity) |
100 |
Hamilton |
$33,000.00 |
| Hancock Co ADAMHS Board |
n/a |
Hancock |
$20,000.00 |
| City of Youngstown |
n/a |
Mahoning |
$10,000.00 |
| Youngstown State University |
40 |
Mahoning |
$11,800.00 |
| Marion Correctional Institution |
50 |
Marion |
$10,000.00 |
| Medina SWMD - Truck |
400 |
Medina |
$81,470.00 |
| Montgomery Co SWMD |
n/a |
Montgomery |
$4,501.00 |
| Ohio Dept. of Mental Health |
7 |
Franklin |
$7,282.50 |
| City of Akron |
1,000 |
Summit |
$18,640.00 |
| Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne SWMD (Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark & Carroll Counties) |
600 |
Tuscarawas |
$21,333.00 |
| Van Wert SWMD |
63 |
Van Wert |
$20,600.00 |
| Wood Co. SWMD |
500 |
Wood |
$28,000.00 |
| City of Upper Sandusky |
131 |
Wyandot |
$19,010.00 |
| TOTAL |
110,471 |
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$888,891.95 |
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