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Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has opened the application period for a new round of Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grants.
The program provides grants to municipalities and other regional entities for recycling, composting, reuse, program development and enforcement activities to increase waste diversion and reduce the disposal of solid waste.
Funding is available for:
• Recycling Dividends Program
• Regional small scale initiatives
• Food waste carts
• Mattress recycling containers
• Pay-As-You-Throw programs
• Universal waste sheds (for fluorescent lamps, batteries, mercury-containing devices)
• Establishing permanent household hazardous waste facilities
Cities, towns and regional authorities are eligible to apply for the program, and grant applications are due by June 14.
On May 10, the MassDEP held a webinar on the current grant cycle, and an accompanying Powerpoint presentation is available.
Visit the MassDEP website for more information about program eligibility and detailed application instructions.
In 2022, $4.2 million was awarded through the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program to support recycling and waste reduction efforts. The initiative has provided more than $55 million to recycling programs since 2010.