MassDEP Recycling IQ Kit
The MassDEP Recycling IQ Kit grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection funds municipal efforts to reduce recycling contamination through education, feedback, and data-driven tracking.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application period opens) | April 2027 (final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 for curbside programs (tiered by household count); up to $7,500 for drop-off programs; technical assistance included.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts municipalities in reducing recycling contamination through targeted education, resident feedback, and systematic tracking using the Recycling IQ Kit.
Key Information: Only Massachusetts municipalities are eligible; implementation of all Recycling IQ Kit elements is required for funding.
Description
The Recycling IQ Kit is an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) aimed at helping municipalities address recycling contamination. The program provides a comprehensive, open-source toolkit and funding to support targeted public education, direct resident feedback (at curbside or drop-off), and systematic tracking and reporting of recycling contamination interventions. The goal is to improve the quality of municipal recycling streams and strengthen community engagement around best recycling practices.
