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NRC Recycling Equipment Grant Applications Due the 15th of Each Month

NRC Recycling Equipment Grant Applications Due the 15th of Each Month

The Nebraska Recycling Council has grant funds of up to $25,000 for the purchase of recycling equipment. Funding for these grants is provided by the Nebraska Environmental Trust. Any Nebraska organization including schools, municipalities and other government entities, nonprofit organizations and recycling companies are eligible.

News:

Is Consumerism Consuming Your Holidays?

Welcome to the holiday season! As we look forward to the new year we spend quality time with family, connect, and relax. We also travel, feast, decorate, and shop, but the rate of consumption is not sustainable. Under the allure of holiday lights and nostalgia lies the stark reality that capitalism is stealing Christmas and Santa Claus might be the biggest salesman.
Legislative Update

Legislative Update

LR 163 proposed an interim study to examine opportunities that increase recycling of municipal solid waste while also facilitating economic development and growth. As part of this interim study, Senator Hughes' office asked for input from industry stakeholders. Nebraska Recycling Council developed a survey to collect this data.

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Special Solid Waste Collection Service: Madison, WI

Madison, Wisconsin's Program to Assist Disabled with Carts offers qualified residents a special solid waste collection service. This may be used as an example of the requirements, conditions, information, expectations, and application process to help municipalities get started with this type of service.