Recycling Dividends Program
The Massachusetts Recycling Dividends Program rewards municipalities for implementing strong waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs with performance-based funding.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Annual RDP Spending Report & Municipal Recycling & Solid Waste Surveys) | May 2027 (Deadline for grant questions) | June 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards are performance-based; typical payments range from ~$420–$10,000+ per municipality, depending on points earned and households served.
Summary: Provides payments to Massachusetts municipalities for effective waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Recycling Dividends Program (RDP), administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), offers annual, performance-based payments to municipalities that implement comprehensive waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs. The program uses a tiered point system to evaluate municipal activities and policies, incentivizing best practices in sustainable materials management and supporting the state’s broader environmental goals. Funds must be spent on approved activities and equipment that enhance local recycling and waste reduction efforts.
