Grants | The Recycling District

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.

REVIEW SAMPLE AGREEMENT HERE BEFORE APPLYING

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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.

HCC Reimbursement Grant- must host a District sponsored recycling site. Grant funds will not be reimbursed for work occurring before official approval and submission of a request does not guarantee approval.

Submit requests for the reimbursement of site expenses through our website (timetorecycle.org). Upon request approval, complete your project and submit your receipts/cancelled checks/invoices for reimbursement. Allowable expenses- up to $2,500 per year. Requests will be awarded as needed on a first-come-first serve basis (upon approval by the District) and all requests will be considered up to the amount set forth for this grant program in the approved budget and solid waste management plan. This grant program will now have a rolling deadline and all decisions will be made at the discretion of the District.

Select your county(Required)

Acknowledgement(Required)

By checking this, you understand that this reimbursement grant only applies to sites of District sponsored recycling drop offs and submission of this request does not guarantee reimbursement from the District. This does not apply to yard waste or tire drop offs.

Tell us about your request for reimbursement. Be specific. List each site with address that will benefit from this reimbursement.(Required)

How much are you requesting for reimbursement? (May request up to $2,500 per year)(Required)

Applicant Name (list name of political subdivision, etc.)(Required)

Name of Chief Executive Official(Required)

Primary Contact for Grant(Required)

Secondary Contact for Grant

Email for Primary Contact(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Email for Secondary Contact

Enter Email Confirm Email

Primary Contact Phone Number(Required)

Secondary Contact Phone Number

Where should we mail your check if the grant is accepted?(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What entity should the check be made out to?(Required)

Name of Entity

To whose attention should the envelope be addressed?(Required)

Name of Individual

What are the hours of operation for the site?(Required)

Individual filling out the application(Required)

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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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Curbside Recycling Reimbursement Grant- Call the District before applying to ensure your application is reimbursable.

Submit requests for the reimbursement of eligible curbside program expenses through our website (timetorecycle.org). This grant is a reimbursement grant for communities hosting a curbside recycling program. Eligible reimbursements include: 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. Upon request approval, submit your receipts/invoices for reimbursement. Reimbursements are not guaranteed and are approved at the discretion of the District's Executive Director and budget availability. Requests will be awarded as needed on a first-come-first serve basis and all requests will be considered up to the amount set forth for this grant program in the approved budget and solid waste management plan. This grant program will now have a rolling deadline. All applications must be received by December 1 of each calendar year.

Acknowledgement(Required)

By checking this box, you understand that this reimbursement grant can only be applied to expenses related to your curbside recycling program and that this application does not guarantee reimbursement of expenses. This reimbursement is subject to budget availability.

Tell us about your request for reimbursement. Be specific.(Required)

How much are you requesting for reimbursement? Maximum reimbursement is determined by population.(Required)

Upload your receipts and support here. If the file is too large, you can email your support to grants@timetorecycle.org in order to receive reimbursement consideration.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Select your county(Required)

Applicant Name (list name of political subdivision, etc.)(Required)

Name of Chief Executive Official(Required)

Primary Contact for Grant(Required)

Secondary Contact for Grant

Email for Primary Contact(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Email for Secondary Contact

Enter Email Confirm Email

Primary Contact Phone Number(Required)

Secondary Contact Phone Number

Where should we mail your check if the grant is accepted?(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What entity should the check be made out to?(Required)

Name of Entity

To whose attention should the envelope be addressed?(Required)

Name of Individual

What are the hours of operation for the site?(Required)

Individual filling out the application(Required)

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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 only

Summary

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.

Apply

Eligible District Health Departments: Wayne County Health Department, Stark County Health Department, Tuscarawas County Health Department; and Canton City Public Health

Submit requests for program expenses through our website (timetorecycle.org). All applications will open up on September 1 must be received by October 1 of each calendar year.

Select your county(Required)

Applicant Name (list name of political subdivision, etc.)(Required)

Name of Chief Executive Official(Required)

Primary Contact for Grant(Required)

Secondary Contact for Grant(Required)

Email for Primary Contact(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Email for Secondary Contact(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Primary Contact Phone Number(Required)

Secondary Contact Phone Number

Upload Your Program Expense Budget(Required)

Please provide details of your proposed budget by uploading an excel spreadsheet. Examples of items you may detail include personnel costs (salaries, benefits, etc.), supply costs (fuel, vehicle parts, printed materials, etc.), purchased and contracted service costs (publicity, insurance, professional services, property maintenance, rent/leases, travel/meeting expenses, utilities, etc.), and capital expenses (building improvements, equipment, vehicles, land, furniture, etc.).

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Upload Your Most Current Ohio EPA Annual Survey Report and Approval(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Where should we mail your check if the grant is accepted?(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What entity should the check be made out to?(Required)

Name of Entity

To whose attention should the envelope be addressed?(Required)

Name of Individual

Program Narrative(Required)

The narrative should describe the nature of the program and how it will be implemented, when and where the program will take place, and who will care out the program. Please list all of the daily, quarterly, annual tasks that relate to this grant. Be as specific as possible.

Individual filling out the application(Required)

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DISTRICT STAFF USE ONLY AFTER THIS- APPLICANT, PLEASE HIT SUBMIT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS APPLICATION

District Staff Only- Approved By:

David Held- Executive Director

Erica Wright- Finance Director

Steven Tharp, Jr. - Assistant Executive Director

Funding Amount Approved

Date of Approval

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.

Apply

Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne County Sheriff's Department Grant

Submit requests for the reimbursement of eligible curbside program expenses through our website (timetorecycle.org). All applications will open up on September 1 must be received by October 1 of each calendar year.

Select your county(Required)

Applicant Name (list name of political subdivision, etc.)(Required)

Name of Chief Executive Official(Required)

Primary Contact for Grant(Required)

Secondary Contact for Grant(Required)

Email for Primary Contact(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Email for Secondary Contact(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Primary Contact Phone Number(Required)

Secondary Contact Phone Number

Program Narrative(Required)

The narrative should describe the nature of the program and how it will be implemented, when and where the program will take place, and who will care out the program. Please list all of the Litter Deputies daily, quarterly, annual tasks that relate to this grant. Be as specific as possible.

Upload your Program Expense Budget(Required)

Please provide details of your proposed budget in excel. Examples of items you may detail include personnel costs (salaries, benefits, etc.), supply costs (fuel, vehicle parts, printed materials, etc.), purchased and contracted service costs (publicity, insurance, professional services, property maintenance, rent/leases, travel/meeting expenses, utilities, etc.), and capital expenses (building improvements, equipment, vehicles, land, furniture, etc.).

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Where should we mail your check if the grant is accepted?(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What entity should the check be made out to?(Required)

Name of Entity

To whose attention should the envelope be addressed?(Required)

Name of Individual

What are the hours of operation for the site?(Required)

Acknowledgement(Required)

By checking this box, you understand that this grant can only be applied to expenses related to your Litter Deputy.

Individual filling out the application(Required)

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DISTRICT STAFF USE ONLY AFTER THIS- PLEASE HIT SUBMIT AT THE BOTTOM

District Staff Only- Approved By:

David Held- Executive Director

Erica Wright- Finance Director

Steven Tharp, Jr. - Assistant Executive Director

District Staff Only- Funding Amount Approved

District Staff Only- Date of Approval

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.

Apply

This grant is for sites hosting a District sponsored tire collection site.

Tire HCC Grant- must be current host a District sponsored tire collection site.

Submit your application through our website (timetorecycle.org).

Select your county(Required)

How much are you requesting for reimbursement? (May request up to $2,500 per year)(Required)

Applicant Name (list name of political subdivision, etc.)(Required)

Name of Chief Executive Official(Required)

Primary Contact for Grant(Required)

Secondary Contact for Grant

Email for Primary Contact(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Email for Secondary Contact

Enter Email Confirm Email

Primary Contact Phone Number(Required)

Secondary Contact Phone Number

Where should we mail your check if the grant is accepted?(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What entity should the check be made out to?(Required)

Name of Entity

To whose attention should the envelope be addressed?(Required)

Name of Individual

What are the hours of operation for the site?(Required)

Individual filling out the application(Required)

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