HYANNIS – Barnstable County officials recently announced that 18 towns in the Cape Cod and Islands area have received a total of $ 207,350 in public funds.
The money was awarded under the 2021 Recycling Dividends Program (RDP) of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), which is part of the agency’s sustainable material recovery program.
The program recognizes municipalities that have developed proven policies to help reuse and recycle materials.
Funds are to be used to advance municipal recycling programs and policies, such as purchasing new bins or carts, public education, awareness campaigns, or collecting hard-to-recycle items.
The money can also fund recycling programs in schools, municipal buildings and other public spaces.
“It’s exciting to see Cape Cod and Island towns recognized for their sustainability efforts,” said Kari Parcell, Municipal Assistance Coordinator for the Barnstable County Cape Cod Co-operative Extension, in a statement. communicated.
“The Recycling Dividends program helps these communities develop their reuse and recycling programs, thereby reducing waste and helping our environment. With these funds, MassDEP has responded to the individual needs and challenges of the 18 municipalities, and this will help improve and expand the programs of these solid waste facilities.
Sandwich received the most funding at $ 15,400 in Barnstable County, while Nantucket County received $ 15,600.
Below is the full list of cities and the funding they received:
Barnstable County:
Barn: $ 11,700
Bourne: $ 16,900
Brewer: $ 9,000
Chatham: $ 7,800
Denis: $ 13,200
Eastham: $ 7,200
Falmouth: $ 42,000
Harwich: $ 9,900
Mashpee: $ 7,200
Orleans: $ 8,400
Provincetown: $ 9,600
Sandwich: $ 15,400
Truro: $ 4,550
Well fleet: $ 11,400
Yarmouth: $ 11,700
County of Dukes:
Oak Bluffs: $ 1,000
Tisbury: $ 4,800
Nantucket County: $ 15,600