Friday, January 22, 2010
Kentucky Pride Funding To Clean Illegal Dumps
KENTUCKY....
Governor Steve Beshear says the Kentucky Pride Fund has awarded $3 million to help clean up 240 illegal dumps in 42 of the state's counties. Funding for the illegal open dump grant program comes from a $1.75 environmental remediation fee collected quarterly for each ton of garbage disposed at Kentucky municipal solid waste disposal facilities.
Governor Steve Beshear says the Kentucky Pride Fund has awarded $3 million to help clean up 240 illegal dumps in 42 of the state's counties. Funding for the illegal open dump grant program comes from a $1.75 environmental remediation fee collected quarterly for each ton of garbage disposed at Kentucky municipal solid waste disposal facilities.