The Waste Reduction Assistance Program (WRA)

Waste Reduction Assistance program funding is awarded by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to projects devoted to waste reduction, recycling, and composting. WRA projects may include new recycling collections, household hazardous waste collections, electronics recycling programs, mulching or composting operations, material processing operations and manufacturing facilities that use recycled material as a feedstock. Capital improvements to expand existing programs or these types may also be proposed. Eligible applicants include private companies, non-profit organizations, political jurisdictions, and Tribal governments within Arizona.

Waste Reduction Initiative Through Education Funding (WRITE)

Waste Reduction Initiative Through Education funding is awarded by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to projects that educate the citizens of Arizona about waste reduction, recycling, composting, and the opportunities they have to participate. Projects may include multi-media campaigns, school curriculum, seminars and workshops, technical assistance, pamphlets and flyers. Eligible applicants include private companies, non-profit organizations, political jurisdictions, and Tribal governments within Arizona.

Recycling Research and Development (RR&D)

Recycling Research and Development program funding is awarded by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to projects that involve research, including feasibility studies, solid waste audits and marketing and/or technology development, such as new equipment or processes. The overall objective of these projects is to increase the proper disposal of solid waste, source reduction, recycling, buying recycled content products, and/or composting. Eligible applicants include private companies, non-profit organizations, political jurisdictions, and Tribal governments within Arizona.

For further information about any of these grants, please contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Annette Tripke, Recycling Coordinator/Grants Manager, 602-771-4134, tripke.annette@azdeq.gov.