State Assistance Programs (Grants) for Waste Reduction, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Programs
NYSDEC administers state assistance programs for waste reduction, recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. Funding is provided on a 50% reimbursement rate for eligible costs.
Programs
- Grants for Waste Reduction/Prevention Projects
- Grants for Recycling Capital Projects (equipment and facilities)
- Grants for Recycling Coordination and Education Projects
- Grants for Household Hazardous Waste Projects
- Grants for Municipal Landfill Closure Projects
- Grants for Municipal Landfill Gas Management Projects
Eligibility
The following entities within New York State are eligible to apply for these grants:
- Counties, Cities, Towns or Villages
- Local Public Authorities
- Local Public Benefit Corporations (organizations established by State Law)
- School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts
- Native American Tribes or Nations residing in New York State
For the Municipal Landfill Closure Projects, the municipal applicant must own an inactive (or soon to be inactive) solid waste landfill in New York State.
For the Municipal Landfill Gas Management Projects, the eligible applicant must own or operate a permitted non-hazardous solid waste landfill in New York State.
Potential applicants are requested to contact DEC at 518-402-8678 or e-mail before filing a proposal.
More about State Assistance Programs (Grants) for Waste Reduction, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Programs:
- Grants for Waste Reduction and Prevention Projects - Details and application forms
- Grants for Recycling Capital Projects - Details and application forms
- Grants for Recycling Coordination and Education Projects - Details and application forms
- Grants for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Programs - In 1993, the New York State Legislature enacted the Environmental Protection Act. This act authorizes State reimbursement funding of up to 50 percent of the costs of eligible HHW collection programs.
- Grants for Municipal Landfill Closure Projects - Municipalities that have inactive solid waste landfills or landfills that will be inactive within 18 months of application that have eligible closure costs incurred after April 1, 1993.
- Grants for Municipal Landfill Gas Management Projects - Provides financial assistance for non-hazardous, municipally owned or operated solid waste landfills that promote improved air quality and encourage energy recovery from landfill gas.
