The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced that more than $430,000 in grants have been awarded to cities throughout the state to create and operate tire collection programs.
The money comes under the Tire Amnesty Grant program. They are used to assist communities in developing programs to reduce the number of tires improperly disposed of.
Sam Speck, ODNR’s director, noted that the state of Ohio has been very successful with its tire recycling program. "More than 70 percent of the 12 million to 14 million scrap tires Ohio generates each year are being recycled. That's more than twice the national average. These grants give communities the support they need to create innovative programs that reduce tire waste."
The maximum grant amount per solid waste management district or authority is $10,000. No match is required. The grants are supported by a fee collected at the point of sale on all tires sold within Ohio.
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