Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Progress Report: Recycling and Education Program

Report 99-03, August 1999




Report Summary

  • Recycling continues to be established in the state. Statewide, more than 34% of municipal solid waste is being recycled. However, the 50% recycled goal for the minimum five materials has not yet been achieved.
  • Starting in Fiscal Year 1997-98 Recycling and Education Grants were reduced 55%.
  • The Legislature should discontinue the Recycling and Education Grant Program through a multiyear phase-out. Discontinuation of the grant program would provide the state annual savings of $10.3 million.


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  3. Eliminating Recycling Grants and Raising Recycling Rates Could Save Over $2.5 Million
    Report 02-15 March 2002
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
natural resources, environment, solid waste management, solid waste management act, county recycling goals, state aid to local governments, recycling local government, SWIM, landfills, aquatic weed control, recycling and education grants, curbside pick-up, natural resources, solid waste management trust fund review commission, solid waste management trust fund, innovative grants, tipping fees, enterprise funds.