Collection Event Grants

Collection Event Grants provide funding for the collection of electronic waste and other hazardous materials, including household hazardous waste, tires, and pharmaceuticals. Grants, ranging from $1,000 to $50,000, support discrete collection events coordinated with certified recyclers and local authorities. Eligible applicants include government units and recognized organizations in Oklahoma. The program promotes safe disposal practices and environmental stewardship, ensuring responsible management of e-waste and hazardous materials.

Collection event grants are for hosting the collection of electronic waste (e-waste) and typically also include the collection of household hazardous waste (HHW), tires, unwanted residential pharmaceuticals, and medical sharps. These grants are typically provided for one, or a series of, discrete collection events. The contractor shall use an R2 or e-Steward certified electronics recycler. The contractor shall coordinate with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics or their local Environmental Officer for coordination on pharmaceuticals. Information on medical sharps collection can be found in the application. Used tires may be collected for recycling using DEQ’s Tire Program. After each collection event, the contractor shall provide an invoice including a description of the event, photos, and the types and amounts of waste collected. Grants typically range between $1,000 and $50,000.

Eligibility

Grants are available to units of government, political subdivisions of Oklahoma, components of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, local and statewide organizations representing municipalities or counties, or sub-state planning districts recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Non-profit organizations that can successfully demonstrate sole-source provisions of services may also be eligible to apply for funding.Grants are provided on a reimbursement basis.