REGINA – Communities around Saskatchewan are getting a financial boost as they get ready to participate in the Multi-Material Recycling Program (MMRP).
Environment Minister Ken Cheveldayoff announced on Monday that a $500,000 grant will be provided to the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) to help communities improve or implement recycling programs.
“Recycling plays an important role in building a strong economy and a healthy environment,” Minister Cheveldayoff said. “These dollars will help municipalities to build necessary infrastructure, improve their programs and potentially divert up to 40 per cent of residential waste from provincial landfills each year.”
If the community is eligible for the funding the grant will cover 40 per cent of project costs, with municipalities funding the remaining portion.
“We appreciate the Ministry of Environment’s ongoing support of recycling programs,” SUMA President Debra Button said. “This funding will help our growing communities get the infrastructure they need to meet their residents’ recycling needs.”
Since 2004-05 the province has granted more than $9.45 million to help support recycling initiatives in the province.
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