KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. These annual waste tire grants are awarded to local municipalities and public and private schools K-12 across the state. The grants are funded by revenue collected through the tire excise tax, a $0.25/vehicle tire fee.
The grants totaled $460,973.24 and were awarded to organizations to fund projects that include the use of recycled tire products like playground surfacing and picnic tables.
Area recipients include:
USD 226 Meade Schools, $26,958.50
City of Scott City, $50,076.61
USD 363 Holcomb School District, $60,187.62
Please visit our website for information about their projects and dollar amounts awarded. https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/700/Waste-Reduction-Public-Education-Grants.
