Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure Grant Program

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A grant program by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to support western North Carolina communities in rebuilding and strengthening waste reduction and recycling systems following Hurricane Helene. The program provides up to $25 million in grants over multiple phases, with local governments eligible to apply for up to $5 million per project. Eligible projects include construction or improvement of recycling or composting facilities, development of regional collection systems, upgrades to convenience centers, purchase of recycling trucks, and related feasibility studies or education and outreach.