The Department is seeking to award multiple projects that will assist in the development, implementation, or improvement of programs, projects, initiatives, or activities that will increase the separation, recovery, recycling, or diversion of organic waste from disposal in the State. The Department is specifically seeking proposals that will: 1. Take advantage of regional economies of scale. 2. Increase organics management and recycling infrastructure in underserved areas of the state. 3. Promote waste reduction through reuse, repair, upcycling, and sharing economy initiatives. 4. Reduce wasted food through donation or other sharing initiatives. 5. Enhance the delivery of educational initiatives to promote organics management. 6. Address a statewide need; and/or 7. Expand the types of materials managed through composting and other organics management efforts.
