Business Recycling Grants

Types of projects

• Recycling containers
• Organics recycling setup and supplies
• Reusable food service supplies and other waste-reduction efforts

Businesses and organizations can also get signage, educational materials, and consulting to help them start or improve recycling programs.

Find information to apply on the business recycling webpage.

Bin and compostable bag grants

Who can apply

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations

Eligible expenses

Select from offerings of blue or green containers for collecting recycling and organics and up to a 3-month supply of compostable bags.

The county is providing free resources and assistance for small businesses and nonprofit organizations to start or improve recycling and organics recycling. Applicants may select up to $3,000 worth of containers and compostable bags from the county's product list. Review the grant flyer (PDF) to learn more.

Apply

1. Review the 2022 business recycling bin and compostable bag grant guidelines (PDF).
2. For application materials, submit a business recycling information online request form.

Waste prevention grants

Who can apply

For profit businesses and nonprofit organizations

Eligible expenses

• Reusable food packaging
• Reusable shipping and packaging containers
• Dishwashing equipment
• Food-waste tracking software
• Freezers and refrigerators for food rescue organizations
• Research and development of innovative waste prevention projects

This grant program funds projects that prevent waste in the business sector. Areas of focus include replacing disposables with reusables, food waste prevention and innovative projects around research and development (to prevent waste). This year $300,000 is available for business waste prevention grants. Review the grant flyer (PDF) to learn more.

Apply

1. Review the 2022 waste prevention grants guidelines (PDF).
2. For application materials, submit a business recycling information online request form.

Recycling signs

A variety of signs are available for spaces such as offices, cafeterias, commercial kitchens, public spaces and more. Order free recycling, organics recycling and trash signs.

Request assistance

Our committed staff is ready to help you start or improve recycling at your business or organization. Free services include on-site or virtual assessments to determine your best options and necessary start-up steps and evaluation of potential costs and savings.

Request assistance by submitting a business recycling request form.

Community impact

Over 60 organizations, have used the program. On average, business owners have reduced their waste by 55 percent.

Related links and materials

Learn more on the program webpage.