Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Director Steve Owens said the ADEQ is awarding $18,000 to fund increased recycling in Pinetop-Lakeside.
The grant for the Navajo County town will be used to increase the number of recycling dropoff locations available to residents. Currently only a few locations are available. The funds will be used to purchase 4 recycling collection trailers.
"Recycling is one of our most effective tools to protect our environment, & it is especially important to increase recycling efforts in smaller communities throughout Arizona," Director Owens said."Recycling conserves our limited natural resources, saves energy, & reduces the need for landfills. We are glad to support this important effort to increase recycling in Pinetop-Lakeside."
The grant is funded by ADEQ's Waste Reduction Assistance program, for projects devoted to waste reduction, recycling & composting.