November 22, 2013

PERSON COUNTY AWARDS FIRST SCHOOL RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM

[Roxboro, N.C] – On November 18, 2013, the Person County Board of Commissioners approved School Recycling Grant awards to four recipients—Person County Schools, Person High School, Roxboro Community School, and Stories Creek Elementary School. As part of the 2013-14 budget, the board approved nearly $15,000 for this new grant program. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage recycling in Person County. All K-12 schools located in the county were invited to submit proposals for school-wide or classroom recycling programs that engage students in teaching other students, parents, and staff about recycling.

Proposals were submitted by the September 23 deadline and subsequently reviewed by the three-person selection committee.  Each proposal could receive a maximum of 100 points based on project impact; planning, organization, and sustainability; cost; and education and outreach. Proposals that demonstrated matching funds were eligible for an additional five points. Four proposals were selected for funding based on these merits. Person County congratulates our award recipients and thanks them for encouraging recycling in Person County!

2013 School Recycling Grant Award Recipients

Stories Creek Elementary received $1,250 to purchase recycling bins (and bin labels) that will be placed in classrooms, offices, copy room, and cafeteria. The school estimates that it will recycle two tons per year.

Person High School received $2,875 to purchase recycling bins that will be placed in each classroom.. The school estimates that it will recycle 18 tons per year. :

Roxboro Community School received $3,300 to purchase 75 recycling bins for inside use and 16 recycling bins with lids for outside collection. The school estimates it will recycle 8.55 tons per year.

Person County Schools received $7,065 to contract with a private hauler for additional recycling pick-ups. The district estimates that it will recycle 50+ tons per year.