Alabama Agency Awards More than $1 Million in Recycling Grant Money

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced that it has awarded more than $1 million in funds from the Alabama Recycle Fund that will be used by local officials to start new recycling programs or enhance existing programs. ADEM will continue to make additional awards as more funds become available in the Alabama Recycling Fund. 

The creation of new recycling programs and the expansion of existing programs will support Alabama’s goal of reaching a sustainable/unified statewide recycling network and will also support efforts to achieve a statewide solid waste reduction goal that has been established by ADEM.

“The implementation of recycling programs at the local level is a win-win situation that reduces the consumption of raw materials and also conserves landfill space,” said Trey Glenn, ADEM’s director. “Working with local officials, who are already struggling with budget issues, and providing them with funding to support their goal of enhancing recycling opportunities for their citizens is very rewarding. I appreciate the foresight of the Alabama Legislature and Governor Riley for their work on the Solid Wastes & Recyclable Materials Management Act and I appreciate all of the efforts of my staff and the local officials we work with who make these projects possible.”