ADEM Grants Go To Local Governments For Recycling

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is awarding more than $2.5 million in grants from the Alabama Recycling Fund to multiple areas across the state to help boost recycling efforts. The funds include $419,977 for Baldwin County, $148,135 for the City of Gulf Shores and $126,872 for the Mobile County Commission. “These grants will have a tremendous impact on recycling in Alabama,” said ADEM Director Lance LeFleur. “ADEM has emphasized working with our local communities, including those with less means, to develop a robust recycling infrastructure. This will increase the reuse of discarded materials, decrease the amount of waste entering our landfills and contribute to a more sustainable future.” ADEM also awarded $164,500 to the Alabama Recycling Coalition to help increase recycling in the state through education. The grants are made possible by the Solid Wastes and Recyclable Materials Management Act and are for fiscal year 2025.