Kentucky’s Division of Waste Management is accepting applications for grants that support new recycling infrastructure projects. Eligible applications promote education programs for recycling and can include partnerships between counties or regions, said Cathy Guess with the state’s recycling assistance program. Interest in recycling infrastructure projects grew last year by 21 applicants to 73, all of […]
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Beshear Unveils $3.5 Million in Waste Grants
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear awarded dozens of waste grants Tuesday to help expand recycling and household hazardous waste programs throughout the commonwealth. The Energy and Environment Cabinet will give out $3.5 million through the Kentucky Pride Fund to 73 local governments across the state. The money comes from a $1.75 fee collected for each ton […]
City Encourages Electronics Recycling
With new computers, televisions and small appliances being given and replaced this holiday season, Louisville Metro Government is trying to keep old electronic devices out of landfills.
Clean Energy Jobs Grow 10% in Kentucky
Jobs associated with the emerging clean energy economy grew 10 percent in Kentucky between 1998 and 2007. That’s compared to overall job growth of about three and half percent, according to new research from the Pew Charitable Trusts.
New Recycling Center Operational at E.P. 'Tom' Sawyer
A new un-manned recycling drop-off site is in operation in Louisville, bringing the number of such sites to seventeen. These drop-off sites are typically located at fire stations and community centers, but Pete Flood with Solid Waste Management says the new one at E.P. ‘Tom’ Sawyer Park was created at the suggestion of local residents. […]
"Treecycling" Available at Curb, Drop-Off Centers
Louisville metro will recycle and turn into mulch nearly six tons of Christmas trees after the holidays. If you live in the urban services district, or the older part of the city, you can set your tree out on the curb for pick up, and it will be recycled.
Metro Recycling Facing Lower Commodity Prices
Prices for recycled commodities like plastic and mixed paper have fallen so sharply that some recyclers can’t cover basic costs. In some cases, they’re finding it cheaper to send some of those materials to the landfill. Louisville metro’s recycling program is like many municipalities facing falling prices and higher costs for its program.
Measuring Up Louisville's Recycling Program
Louisville metro recently completed a new five-year plan for managing trash. The plan calls for Louisville to recycle 25% of that waste—a goal the city hasn’t changed in years. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland investigates whether the city is reaching that goal, and where it’s falling short.
Measuring Up Louisville's Recycling Program
Louisville metro recently completed a new five-year plan for managing trash. The plan calls for Louisville to recycle 25% of that waste—a goal the city hasn’t changed in years. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland investigates whether the city is reaching that goal, and where it’s falling short.
No Recycling at State Fair
This was the first weekend of the annual Kentucky State Fair. As WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports, hundreds of thousands of people will have virtually nowhere to put recyclables.