Berkshire Communities in Massachusetts Awarded Recycling, Waste Reduction Grants

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $4 million in Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) grants to 285 municipalities and regional solid waste districts, that will help communities maximize their recycling, composting and waste reduction programs.

“Every day, communities across Massachusetts are taking important steps towards environmental protection and sustainability through waste reduction,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “This funding will further empower municipalities to implement innovative programs and policies that are proven to maximize reuse, recycling, and composting.”

In Berkshire County:

Pay-As-You-Throw Program Start-up Funds

•          Monterey $ 2,700.00

Recycling Dividends Program

•          Adams $ 4,550.00
•          Cheshire $ 4,200.00
•          Dalton $ 4,900.00
•          Egremont $ 4,550.00
•          Florida $ 1,960.00
•          Great Barrington $ 1,225.00
•          Hancock $ 1,470.00
•          Hinsdale $ 4,550.00
•          Lee $ 1,960.00
•          Monterey $ 1,225.00
•          New Marlborough $ 1,470.00
•          Otis $ 1,225.00
•          Peru $ 4,200.00
•          Pittsfield $ 17,500.00
•          Sandisfield $ 1,225.00
•          Savoy $ 5,250.00
•          Sheffield $ 4,550.00
•          Stockbridge $ 1,470.00
•          Washington $ 735.00
•          Williamstown $ 4,900.00

Regional Small-Scale Initiatives

•          Northern Berkshires Solid Waste Management District (NBSWMD) $ 1,500.00

Shed or Equipment for Reuse Swap Shop

•          Dalton $ 6,000.00
•          New Marlborough $ 6,000.00
•          Peru $ 6,000.00
•          Savoy $ 6,000.00

Shed for Universal Waste

•          Stockbridge $ 5,000.00

Courtesy: www.wasteadvantagemag.com