MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $70,480 to nine local programs to expand electronics recycling collection and keep unwanted electronic devices out of the waste stream.
- WVDEP will distribute $70,480 through its Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grant Program.
- Nine county commissions and solid waste authorities will receive funding.
- The grants will support electronics collection events, contractor services, labor, advertising and ongoing recycling programs.
- Harrison, Lewis, Mingo and Pleasants counties will each receive $10,000.
- The funding comes from West Virginia's Covered Electronic Devices Takeback Fund.
The grants are being awarded through the state's Covered Electronic Devices, or CED, Recycling Grant Program. Covered devices include electronics such as computers, tablets and televisions that require proper end-of-life management.
West Virginia Electronics Recycling Grants Total $70,480
The latest round of funding will support both one-time electronics collection events and continuing local recycling programs.
| Recipient | Award | Use of Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County Commission | $10,000 | E-cycling contractor services for a county collection event |
| Lewis County Commission | $10,000 | E-cycling contractor services for a county collection event |
| Mingo County Commission | $10,000 | E-cycling contractor services for a county collection event |
| Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority | $10,000 | Contractor services and legal advertising for a collection event |
| Ritchie County Solid Waste Authority | $9,580 | Contractor services, labor, legal ads and advertising for a collection event |
| Preston County Solid Waste Authority | $9,000 | E-cycling contractor services for a county collection event |
| Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority | $7,500 | E-cycling contractor services for a county collection event |
| Roane County Solid Waste Authority | $2,650 | Contractor services supporting the county's ongoing CED collection program |
| Wayne County Solid Waste Authority | $1,750 | Labor supporting county CED collection events |
Harrison, Lewis and Mingo county commissions will each receive $10,000 for e-cycling contractor services supporting countywide collection events.
Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority will receive $10,000 for contractor services and legal advertising, while Preston County Solid Waste Authority will receive $9,000 for contractor services.
Ritchie County Solid Waste Authority was awarded $9,580 for contractor services, labor, legal notices and advertising. Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority will receive $7,500 for contractor support.
Roane County Solid Waste Authority will receive $2,650 to support its ongoing CED collection program, while Wayne County Solid Waste Authority will use its $1,750 award for labor associated with electronics collection events.
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CED Takeback Fund Supports Local Electronics Recycling
West Virginia's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan established the Covered Electronic Devices Program in 2008 to help ensure electronics manufacturers comply with the state's disposal and recycling requirements.
Manufacturers that have not adopted or implemented a qualifying free take-back or recycling program are subject to varying fees. Those fees are deposited into the state's CED Takeback Fund and used to finance recycling grants for eligible local governments.
The grant program supports recycling initiatives that divert covered electronic devices from the waste stream, including community collection events and ongoing electronics recycling services.
Local Governments Can Apply for CED Recycling Funding
WVDEP limits eligibility for CED recycling grants to municipalities, county commissions and county solid waste authorities.
Individual grants may reach up to $40,000. Under current program rules, the first $20,000 does not require matching funds, while amounts above $20,000 must be matched dollar for dollar by the recipient.
The grant cycle runs from October 1 through September 30.
Funding Expands Electronics Collection Across West Virginia
The nine awards will help participating counties maintain or expand access to proper recycling options for computers, televisions, tablets and other covered electronic devices.
WVDEP also maintains a list of electronics brands with approved manufacturer take-back programs available free to consumers.
Residents seeking additional electronics recycling locations can search RecyclingMonster's electronics recycling directory.
People Also Ask
How much did West Virginia award for electronics recycling?
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection awarded a combined $70,480 to nine applicants through the Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grant Program.
What is West Virginia's Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grant Program?
The program provides grants to eligible local governments for electronics recycling collection events and ongoing programs that divert covered electronic devices from the waste stream.
What electronics are considered covered electronic devices?
WVDEP identifies covered electronic devices as including electronics such as computers, tablets and televisions that require proper disposal.
Where does the electronics recycling grant money come from?
The funding comes from West Virginia's Covered Electronic Devices Takeback Fund, which receives fees collected through the state's CED program.
Who can apply for West Virginia CED recycling grants?
Municipalities, county commissions and county solid waste authorities are eligible to apply for the grants.
