Multifamily Recycling Grant
OPEN AND ACCEPTING PROPOSALS
The purpose of the Multifamily Recycling Grant program is to initiate or expand sustainable programs to recycle traditional household materials (paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass and plastic bottles and containers) from multifamily residences.
Generally, a multifamily property is defined as a housing structure that includes five or more dwelling units although local definitions and service provisions may vary. Examples of multifamily properties may include but are not limited to: apartment buildings, condominiums, retirement communities, and off-campus student housing.
Grant funding is available to local governments, recycling businesses or non-profits, multifamily property owners or management companies, public housing authorities, and colleges and universities for off-campus housing. Grant funds may be used to purchase typical equipment needs to start or expand multifamily recycling such as carts, dumpsters, collection vehicles, concrete pads, recycling corrals and education. Grant funds may also be used to fund temporary positions or labor to manage or implement multifamily programs.
Download the request for proposals (RFP) for the Multifamily Recycling Grant using either link below. Proposals are being accepted on a rolling basis for the duration of funding availability.
For more information, please contact Elise Traywick at 919-707-8135 and view the additional information below.
Additional Multifamily Recycling Information
Approximately 1 in 5 North Carolinians live in multifamily residential units, and many do not have convenient access to recycling. DEACS is encouraging the expansion of recycling services to multifamily properties to provide equitable access, meet resident demand, and redirect more recyclable material back into the circular economy.
DEACS offers ready-made educational materials to inform residents about the recycling program.
Watch the DEACS webinar below about multifamily recycling best management practices and available grant funding. Download the webinar slides.