Politics & Government

Oakdale Receives More than $100K for City-Wide Program

The Washington County Board approved the grant at its Aug. 14 meeting.

Oakdale's recycling program just got a boost.

The city will receive $103,836 over two years to operate its recycling program, thanks to a grant approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 14.

Funds are used to administer the city’s recycling program, conduct waste education in schools and develop and promote additional recycling opportunities for residents.

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The funding sources for the recycling grants program include the Local Recycling Development Grant, a metropolitan landfill surcharge; Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment funds, a state solid waste tax; and the County Environmental Charge.

 

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