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MassDEP urges municipalities to use technical assistance ahead of Pay‑As‑You‑Throw grant applications
Summary
MassDEP outlined Pay‑As‑You‑Throw (PAYT) grant opportunities, said TA is required before applying for PAYT funds, and highlighted evidence of PAYT effectiveness (average household reductions of about 500 pounds/year).
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection presenters urged municipalities considering Pay‑As‑You‑Throw (PAYT) programs to use available technical assistance (TA) before applying for PAYT grants and described the program’s track record in reducing household trash.
Ron Cochran, a MassDEP regional planner and MAC, described PAYT as among the most effective municipal tools to reduce…
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