MARQUETTE, MI— Several U.P. communities will share $1.4 million in state Recycling Infrastructure Grants.
Officials with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy joined local and state partners in Marquette Tuesday to announce the grants. They aim to help communities improve recycling, recover valuable materials, and prevent contaminants from reaching Michigan's waterways.
- The Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority has been given $143,000 to purchase a curbtender truck to self-haul recyclables from businesses and multifamily dwellings.
- The cities of Iron Mountain and Kingsford will receive $299,000 to purchase curbside carts and implement community-wide recycling.
- The City of Ishpeming is getting $117,000 to purchase curbside carts. Western Upper Peninsula Planning Development Region will get $825,000 to assist with drop-off site improvement and expansion.
- TRICO Opportunities of Kingsford is getting $30,000 to purchase a straight truck that will improve recyclable materials collection.
“We are excited to see more dollars coming to the Upper Peninsula to support increased technology in recycling efforts,” said Michigan Sen. Ed McBroom. “This funding supports and showcases the collaborative, community-driven efforts we see in this part of the state.”
