2022-234-E-Solid Waste-NC DEQ-Grant to support recycling stars program

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4 In addition to this written certification, applicants should describe how disposal tax funds are utilized and whether proceeds will be used to supply matching funds. • Public Building Recycling Services: CWRAR Grants will not be awarded to applicants that do not have recycling services for cans, bottles and paper available at their government buildings. As part of the grant proposal, all applicants must indicate that employees in the key government buildings operated by the applicant have reasonable access to recycling services and are able and encouraged to recycle materials generated in the course of government business. Please include a list of the materials collected for recycling at these facilities. • Mercury Product Recycling: G.S. § 130A-310.60 requires that any public agency using state funds for the construction or operation of public buildings shall establish a program for the collection and recycling of all spent fluorescent lights and thermostats that contain mercury generated in public buildings. As part of the grant proposal, all applicants must indicate that they have a program in place for the collection of fluorescent lights and mercury thermostats from their public buildings. If the applicant does not have a program in place for the collection of these materials, then as a precondition of any grant award the applicant must initiate such services. For more information about these requirements and / or for assistance implementing a mercury products recycling program please contact Sandy Skolochenko at 919-707-8147, sandy.skolochenko@ncdenr.gov Special Requirements: Applicants seeking funding for recycling education, public school recycling, away-from-home recycling and/or electronics recycling MUST address the following Special Requirement(s) in their submitted proposal. • Special Requirements for Recycling Education/Enforcement Projects: Applicants should contact Mel Gilles at (919) 707-8127, mel.gilles@ncdenr.gov or Sandy Skolochenko at (919) 707-8147, sandy.skolochenko@ncdenr.gov, to discuss a project before applying. 1. Provide a list of the recyclable materials accepted by the program and indicate how the materials are to be collected (single stream, dual stream, source separated). If the grant application is for regional outreach materials, all local governments or entities participating must agree on a common list of materials for recycling and provide that common accepted list with the grant application. 2. If the grant application is for regional outreach materials, a letter of agreement and support must be provided by each local government or entity participating in the proposed grant project. Each participating entity should establish and provide a designated recycling contact for project coordination. 3. Identify the primary message of the outreach effort. 4. Indicate whether you will be using your own design or if you will be using DEACS customizable design services. https://deq.nc.gov/conservation/recycling/general-recycling- information/customized-outreach-materials 5. Supply mock-ups or example graphics for the outreach materials, enforcement tags, or ads. Are your materials dependent on words or images? 6. If the grant is awarded: • Discuss the material design with your assigned DEACS grant manager as soon as possible to ensure clear communication about the project content and timing. • Documents must be submitted for review prior to printing or execution. Reviews may take up to two weeks, so plan accordingly and submit well in advance of printing (not days before going to print). It is often helpful to submit an initial draft for early feedback. • Post your community’s accepted recyclables list online. • Program changes can affect the grant and messaging. Inform DEACS immediately if program changes occur to determine if a contract amendment is needed. DocuSign Envelope ID: 117859D8-9201-40FF-B2C2-8357CA71FC1A