SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The City of Lansing will use grant funding from Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to expand its recycling program.

The department has announced $5 million in grants to various entities, including the City of Lansing, aimed at boosting state-wide recycling rates. It must be noted that Michigan’s recycling rate has been on a steady rise, hitting record rate last year.

The grant funding of #300,000 will be utilized towards installation of software in order to better manage the city’s trucks, new dumpsters. The funding will also promote marketing strategies to reach out to new clients. A marketing firm will be hired to ensure enhanced commercial and multi-family recycling. 

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The EGLE grant will empower the city to compete for commercial customers. The city plans to offer a comprehensive suite of services that will significantly elevate the recycling access, participation rates and tonnage collected.

Enterra Recycling- the company that provides recycling services in the city, noted that the grant would put more trucks on the road in Lansing. This in turn will deliver improved productivity, the company said.

Michiganders recycled 82,000 tons in 2023, at a recycling rate of 23%. The state aims to boost its recycling rate to 30% by 2029.