Thursday, February 23, 2023 2pm
About this Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2023
$3 Million Awarded for Central Indiana
Waste Diversion Pilot Projects
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s Recycling Market Development board awarded three organizations with $3 million in funding to pilot waste diversion and reuse projects in Marion County. The funds will be administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Recipients and the amounts awarded include:
The Central Indiana Waste Diversion Pilot Project was established in 2022 by the Indiana General Assembly (HEA 1226) to determine the most practical and effective means of diverting recyclable materials from waste streams for the purpose of commercial reuses.
The projects demonstrate direct connectivity in diversion of valuable raw materials for procurement to identified Indiana end markets as a commodity. As a result, these projects will benefit Indiana’s economy through increased infrastructure for recycling, job creation, and helping to solve local supply chain and production issues. The projects will also serve as models that can be replicated throughout the state.
More information about Indiana’s Recycling Market Development Program including upcoming grant opportunities, can be found on IDEM's website.
About the Recycling Market Development Program
The Recycling Market Development Program operates under the Recycling Market Development Board as established by IC 4-23-5.5. The funding for the program comes from the Recycling Promotion and Assistance Fund, an account generated by a per-ton fee on solid waste disposed at Indiana landfills. The fund supports source reduction, reuse, recycling and composting to prevent solid waste from permanent disposal.
About IDEM
IDEM (idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment.
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Media contact:
Barry Sneed
Public Information Officer
317-232-8596
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