Tire fees fund recycling projects throughout Nevada
Apr 20, 2018
CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Protection’s (NDEP) Recycling Program has awarded grants to five organizations throughout the State. About $50,000 in grant funding has been made available for projects to increase recycling, public awareness of the importance of conserving natural resources, and for the reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste. The funding comes from the Solid Waste Management Account that receives $1.00 per tire for each retail tire sold in Nevada.