Community Recycling Program Grants

Grants available to U.S. communities and recycling facilities to improve access, collections, operations, and processing.

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligible Applicants:

• U.S. communities
• Recycling facilities and programs
• Local government recycling programs

Focus Areas:

• Improving access to recycling
• Enhancing collections
• Optimizing operations
• Improving processing capabilities
• Single-family recycling programs
• Multifamily recycling programs

Support Provided:

• Grants and funding
• Technical assistance
• Educational support
• Tools and resources
• Best practices guidance

Program Resources Available:

• Community Recycling Program Tool
• Community Recycling Best Practices guidance
• Single-Family Recycling resources
• Multifamily Recycling Guide and Toolkit
• Contamination Toolkits
• MRF Contracts Guide

Example Projects: The City of Milwaukee received a $649,000 grant (April 2021) to deploy over 18,600 new rolling, lidded recycling carts and fund education and outreach.

Contact:

• The Recycling Partnership
• 20 F Street NW, 7th Floor
• Washington, D.C. 20001
• 877-514-8774
• Website: recyclingpartnership.org

How to Apply

Specific application procedures and requirements were not detailed in the available content. However, the website indicates:

1. Access the Grants Page: Visit the Recycling Partnership's grants portal at recyclingpartnership.org/grants
2. Review Requirements: Check current eligibility criteria and focus areas
3. Submit Application: Complete application through their portal or submission process
4. Contact for Details: Reach out directly to The Recycling Partnership for specific application requirements and deadlines

For detailed application instructions, required materials, and current deadlines, applicants should contact The Recycling Partnership directly.