Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment announced on Feb. 11 the awarding of over $7 million in grants to support 126 waste and litter reduction projects across the state.
The City of Wayne was the recipient of three of these grants. They include:
• $6,730 for public education from the Litter Reduction & Recycling Incentive Fund. The City of Wayne Green Team advances Zero Waste education through targeted marketing, Earth Day events, and outreach to schools, organizations, and neighboring communities.
• $7,866 for Disposal Fees from the Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Fund. The City of Wayne Green Team will hold its annual electronic recycling event for the community in the fall of 2026.
• $6,577 for Disposal Fees from the Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Fund. The City of Wayne Green Team offers a convenient household battery recycling program for its community at no charge.
Grant applications for 2027 will be accepted starting in June 2026. Please check DWEE’s website or contact dwee.wastegrants@nebraska.gov for more information.
Find the complete information in the Feb. 19 edition in the Wayne Herald or subscribe today by clicking here.
