Household Hazardous Waste Grant, HD37 (Small Projects)
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in California supporting household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and education. Eligible projects include HHW public education, extended producer responsibility (EPR) collection programs, temporary or mobile collection events, curbside collection programs, and facility improvements. A Resolution is required by the secondary deadline. Projects must fall within the eight categories specified; other project types are ineligible.
This grant is for public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in California supporting household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and education. Eligible projects include HHW public education, extended producer responsibility (EPR) collection programs, temporary or mobile collection events, curbside collection programs, and facility improvements. A Resolution is required by the secondary deadline. Projects must fall within the eight categories specified; other project types are ineligible.
Program description
This grant cycle has been designed for smaller projects that complement existing and/or regional HHW programs in California. Grant applications must include one or more of the following types of projects: HHW public education and outreach for general audiences (may include extended producer responsibility (EPR) information).Implementation of sustainable EPR collection opportunities, to include but not limited to: (1)Promotion of an ongoing retail take-back program such as batteries or fluorescent lamps at local hardware stores, businesses, or government facilities.(2)Promotional collection events hosted at businesses or government facilities.(3)Promotional public education and outreach materials specifically for local retail take-back programs. (4)Project to: -Determine and implement the most safe and cost effective methods for collecting propane gas cylinders and/or marine flares.-Implement effective education programs and identify effective incentives that reduce the disposal of household hazardous waste. The incentives must be something reusable to replace HHW being disposed (does not include monetary or SWAG incentives, rechargeable batteries, adapters, valves, caps or other accessories for refilling propane canisters). (5) Set-up and operation of temporary or mobile collection program for one-day or multi-day collection events for the following except for those materials that are currently covered by another recycling/collection program (e.g. covered electronic waste, cell phones, thermostat, etc.): -Common HHW materials and universal waste.-Marine flares-Propane gas cylinders up to 5 gallons.-Solar panels as a pilot project. Awardees are required to collect and report data on type/style of panels, manufacturer, volume, and the method of disposal.-Treaded Wood Waste (6) New or expanded curbside and/or door-to-door collection programs to allow for the collection of new and eligible HHW materials.(7) Minor improvements to an existing HHW facility. (Examples include but are not limited to: storage bins, signage, painting, paving, shelving, etc.)Purchase of personal protection equipment.(8) 8-hour refresher Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standards (HAZWOPER) training. Projects that do not fall within one of these eight categories will not be eligible for grant funding. A Resolution is required by the secondary due date.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in California supporting household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and education. Eligible projects include HHW public education, extended producer responsibility (EPR) collection programs, temporary or mobile collection events, curbside collection programs, and facility improvements. A Resolution is required by the secondary deadline. Projects must fall within the eight categories specified; other project types are ineligible.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 jayme.tesser@calrecycle.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-341-6047
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 25 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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