The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) awarded the Coahoma County a solid waste assistance grant of $50,000 that will be used by the county for a recycling program.
“The Solid Waste Assistance Grants support a variety of useful solid waste management activities for cities and counties, and this grant will assist the Coahoma County’s efforts in improving their management of solid waste,” said Gary Rikard, MDEQ Executive Director.
Cities and counties may apply for Solid Waste Assistance Grants through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
These grants are used by local communities for programs:
- To prevent and clean up unauthorized dumps.
- To aid in hiring local solid waste enforcement officers.
- For public education efforts on solid waste disposal and recycling.
- To establish programs for the collection of white goods, bulky wastes and recyclables.
The grants are applied for each year by both cities and counties in the state.
Residents with concerns about litter, trash and dumping are urged to contact their county supervisor.
