Waste Reduction, Public Education & Grants

The Bureau of Waste Management (BWM) administers a number of grant programs related to household hazardous waste, solid waste, and waste tire products.

Waste Tire Grants

Kansas’ local units of government and K-12 public and private schools may apply. Eligible projects include no less than 50% waste tire material by weight, unless composed of other recycled material. Grant applications are open November 15, 2021 to January 15, 2022. Learn more and apply today. Questions? Call 785-296-1617 or 800-282-9790 or email Jessica Ruiz.

Solid Waste Grants

Kansas counties, municipalities, solid waste management regions, and private entities may apply. Private entities are eligible only if the local government responsible for planning identifies the private party as providing needed services. Applications for the Solid Waste Grant Program are currently closed. Learn more about the program by looking at the list of past awardees on this page or by visiting the applications page. Questions? Call 785-296-1540 or 800-282-9790, or email Candy Williamson.

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Household Hazardous Waste Grants

Household Hazardous Waste Grant applications are closed. Learn more about the program by looking at the list of past awardees on this page or by visiting the applications page. Questions? Call 785-291-3764 or email Jeff Walker.

Apply for a Waste Reduction Grant

Need some grant writing inspiration? Take a look at the list of past awardees and then find the resources you need to apply for a Waste Reduction Grant. 

  1. Green School Grant Awardees
  2. Solid Waste Grant Awardees
  3. Waste Tire Grant Awardees
  1. Round 6 - State Fiscal Year 2014 Green School Grants Awardees (PDF)
  2. Round 7 - State Fiscal Year 2015 Green School Grants Awardees (PDF)
  3. Round 8 - State Fiscal Year 2016 Green School Grants Awardees (PDF)