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Town of Saugus Awarded Grant from State Department of Environmental Protection in Recognition of Recycling Efforts

Posted on: October 4, 2023 - 10:44am

Town of Saugus Awarded Grant from State Department of Environmental Protection in Recognition of Recycling Efforts

(Saugus, MA) October 4, 2023 – Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree today announced that Saugus has been awarded $11,700 in funds from the Department of Environmental Protection’s (Mass DEP) Recycling Dividends Program.

“We’re thrilled to receive this grant,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “I want to give a special thanks to Scott Brazis for his efforts as the Town’s Director of Solid Waste/Recycling. These funds are in recognition of the commitment our residents and businesses have made to reducing the waste stream so that less material flows to landfills and incinerators. These funds will help us continue to expand our efforts. When we all recycle, everyone benefits.”

Background from Mass DEP

Mass DEP awards municipalities funds from the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program. The Town of Saugus has earned 9 points and will receive $11,700. The Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) was created under 310 CMR 19.300-303 and the Green Communities Act, which directs a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Waste Energy Certificates to recycling programs approved by MassDEP.

This year, DEP is awarding more than $5 million total to 283 municipalities and regional groups. Recycling programs play a vital role in limiting our dependence on landfills and incinerators, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting economic activity in the Commonwealth.

Recycling Dividend Program funds foster investment in local programs including recycling equipment, organics diversion, outreach and education, pilot programs, school recycling, toxics reduction, and more.

For more information, contact the Town Manager’s office at 781-231-4111.