Gov. Andy Beshear announced the awarding of $6 million in grants for projects aimed at reducing solid waste in landfills, encouraging recycling and improving the management of hazardous household waste. The funding, which comes from state dollars supported through the Kentucky Pride Fund, will be provided to municipalities, universities and fiscal courts for 68 projects across the state.
“For years, this initiative has helped reduce the amount of waste piling up in our landfills,” Beshear said. “By continuing to take proactive steps, we are making sure we are keeping Kentucky safe and clean for our kids and grandkids.”
There were 36 recycling grants totaling about $4.4 million, 29 household hazardous waste grants totaling approximately $1 million and 3 composting grants totaling just over $570,000. These grants require a 25 percent local match in the form of cash or “in kind” labor, educational activities or advertising to promote the program from those receiving the awards.