Grant Funding Available for Used Oil Collection Centers
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) has grant funding available for used oil collection. They are offering $2,500 grants, which are available annually to towns, cities, counties, Solid Waste Districts, and other government entities, as well as to non-profit organizations that focus on waste management and recycling issues. To qualify, the collection center must be open to residents who change their own oil. The collected oil must be recycled either on-site or off-site. Established in 1994. The grants have has been well received. Some typical past purchases with the grant include:
For a copy of the latest contract, application form, or information regarding the used oil program, please contact the Used Oil Grant Program at 1-888 TAKE OIL (825-3645), or at 6 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301.