Melrose Delegation Announces $15,600 Grant to Support Recycling

BOSTON—Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian applauded the recent announcement that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) awarded the City of Melrose $15,600 through their Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.

The city may use Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant funding to improve local recycling, composting, reuse, and household hazardous waste diversion programs. New to the program this year, grantees were encouraged to consider Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in their trash and recycling programs.

"I'm pleased to see Melrose receiving this state grant to help support the community's recycling and waste reduction efforts," said Senator Jason Lewis. "As the co-founder and Senate Chair of the state legislature's Zero Waste Caucus, I'm committed to doing everything we can to support efforts at the local and state levels to reduce solid waste, especially single-use plastics that are harming our environment and public health."

"I'm pleased to see Melrose receive state funds to maximize recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs," said Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian. "I am confident that these funds will go a long way in promoting sustainability as we continue to look for ways to navigate the climate crisis."

“We are grateful to Senator Jason Lewis, Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, and MassDEP for honoring the City’s commitment to improving local recycling, composting, and waste diversion endeavors in Melrose,” said Mayor Paul Brodeur. “This grant signifies the initiative and committed efforts of our Environmental Outreach Coordinator, Alison Beucler, who actively drives the Department of Public Works’ environmental and public health goals and objectives forward.”

The SMRP has awarded more than $50 million in grants since the program’s creation in 2010.