Grants for recycling related activities or hosting a District public drop off.
Apply for a District Grant below: Email us at grants@timetorecycle.org for more information.
Host Community Clean-up Reimbursement Grant
Eligibility
Local governments who serve as hosts for District sponsored recycling drop-offs within the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District.
Summary
The District offers this grant program to assist in the maintenance of recycling sites funded by the District. Maintenance services may include:
- Cost for disposing of non-recyclable materials at the site.
- Costs for maintaining the sites such as materials purchased/equipment used to repair potholes, spreading gravel, or other costs deemed necessary by the District.
Funding available
Up to $2,500 annually. First come; first serve basis.
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This grant is a reimbursement grant for sites hosting a District sponsored recycling site. Eligible reimbursements include: Costs for disposing of nonrecyclable items dumped at the site Costs for maintaining the site like: • materials purchased /equipment used to repair potholes • spreading gravel, etc. • or others if deemed appropriate by the District.
Recycling Makes Sense Reimbursement Grant
Eligibility
Local governments who have a curbside recycling program within the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District.
Summary
The District offers this grant program to assist local communities defray costs associated with their curbside recycling program. Eligible expenses:
- Equipment or supplies to start, enhance, or expand curbside recycling.
- Equipment upgrades for collecting, storing, processing, or transporting recyclables, or supplies for safety and efficiency.
- Additional expenses as approved by the District.
Funding available
First come; first serve basis. Funding dependent is based on population and merit of the request.
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EPA Grants
Local Governments are eligible for several grants from the Ohio EPA found here: https://epa.ohio.gov/divisions-and-offices/environmental-financial-assistance/recycling
The District encourages you to contact us before applying. Email us at stwrecycles@timetorecycle.org
Ohio Association of Recyclers Grant
The Association of Ohio Recyclers is pleased to announce a new grant program established to assist members with enhancing, increasing, and promoting recycling and sustainability-related projects. A maximum award of $500 per application is available on a competitive basis to enhance, increase, and promote:
- Recycling
- Waste Reduction
- Food Waste/Organics Composting Opportunities
- Purchase of Recycled Content Materials
- Materials for Recycling Education and Promotion
- Special Event Recycling and/or Zero Waste Events
Health Department Grant
Eligibility
Canton City Public Health, Stark County Health Department, Tuscarawas County Health Department, and Wayne County Health Department onlySummary
This grant offers EPA approved Health Departments in the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District access to monies to support the funding of sanitarians and their inspections of solid waste facilities.Funding available
Dependent upon the number of landfills required for inspection.
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Sheriff Department Grant
Eligibility
Sheriff’s Departments of Stark County, Tuscarawas County, and Wayne County only.Summary
The District supports each Sheriff Department by funding, in part, a Sheriff Deputy providing support to the District’s operations.Funding available
$95,000 per County.
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Tire HCC Grant
Eligibility
Local governments who host a District funded residential tire collection.
Summary
The District collects residential tires across our three county district. These tire sites provide better access to resources to dispose of residentially generated tires.
Funding available
Up to $2,500 annually.
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This grant is for sites hosting a District sponsored tire collection site.