Grants

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

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.
Acknowledgement(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.

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)
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Email for Primary Contact(Required)
Email for Secondary Contact
Where should we mail your check if the grant is accepted?(Required)
What entity should the check be made out to?(Required)
To whose attention should the envelope be addressed?(Required)
Individual filling out the application(Required)

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