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Georgia increases recycling fund by 100% following closure of tire fee loophole

Buzz Staff by Buzz Staff
April 5, 2024
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The reform is now yielding positive results for the state’s solid waste trust fund. This fund supports the closure of abandoned landfills and provides grants to local governments for tire cleanup, waste reduction, and recycling initiatives.

According to an annual report, the trust fund’s budget experienced a significant increase, reaching $7.6 million in 2023. This increase went into full effect in the same year. During this period, the trust fund allocated approximately $4 million in grants to local governments. However, the total amount requested for projects totaled $16 million.

Joe Dunlop, the county’s waste reduction administrator, expressed his satisfaction at finally seeing the funds being utilized for their original purpose after such a long time.

According to Dunlop, a former solid waste worker for the state Department of Community Affairs, Georgia was once a pioneer in effective material management. However, over time, the state veered off this path. Dunlop expressed his delight at the news that funding has been reinstated, stating, “It’s very heartening to see the money has been restored.”

The photo credit for the image goes to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division, which currently oversees the program, has recently revealed that $3.5 million in funding will be allocated for the 2024 grant cycle. A significant portion of this, at least $1 million, will be dedicated to tire abatement, while the remaining funds will be used to assist local governments in addressing solid waste and recycling challenges.

EPD declined to provide any executive for comment.

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