Ross Burns, Project Manager

FundingFor Scottish Local Authorities

Deposit return systems and reverse vending pilot projects• Zero Waste Scotland is investing in developing pilot

‘deposit return’ and ‘reverse vending’ schemes in Scotland, which will reward people for recycling empty bottles and cans through a range of incentives such as money back, discount vouchers or loyalty points.

Deposit return systems and reverse vending pilot projects• Total fund - £900,000• Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £150,000

• Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28 September 2012– However, applications will be assessed on a rolling

basis

• Pilot projects should aim to be completed by 27 September 2013

• Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/funding• Contact: Marion Croy

Litter and flytipping• Litter and flytipping have significant adverse

consequences for the Scottish environment, economy and society and have been identified as key priorities by the Scottish Government. A society in which littering and flytipping are widespread is not a zero waste society.

Litter prevention innovation fund• Zero Waste Scotland has launched a fund to

give community organisations, local authorities, businesses and landowners, the chance to trial innovative projects to prevent littering.

Litter prevention innovation fund• Total fund - £250,000• Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £25,000

• Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 14 September 2012– However, applications will be assessed on a rolling

basis

• Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/litterfund • Contact: Catherine Wilson

Flytipping small grants scheme• Supports landowners/managers and community

groups in Scotland who have experienced persistent problems of flytipping

• To facilitate the removal of flytipping at upwards of ten locations during the current financial year (2012-13); and to prevent reoccurring flytipping at the same locations over the next financial year

Flytipping small grants scheme• Total fund - £75,000• Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £10,000

• Deadline extended to 5pm on Friday 14 September 2012 – However, applications will be assessed on a rolling

basis

• Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/funding • Contact: Catherine Wilson

Recycle on the Go Capital Grant Fund• Providing easy-to-use, conveniently located recycling

facilities in popular public locations will help Scotland achieve a higher recycling rate and bring financial benefits.

• Funding is available for the purchase of receptacles and bins in line with Zero Waste Scotland’s best practice technical guidance.

Recycle on the Go Capital Grant Fund• Total fund - £500,000• Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £160,000

• Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 7 December 2012– However, applications will be assessed on a rolling

basis

• Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/recycleonthego

• Contact: Polly Griffiths

Anaerobic Digestion• Recent approval of the Waste (Scotland) Regulations

2012 will lead to a substantial increase in the amount of feed stocks available to the AD and In Vessel Composting (IVC) sectors

• Zero Waste Scotland has funds available to make enhancements to existing AD/IVC infrastructure to increase the capacity available to process food waste

Anaerobic Digestion• Limited funds available (available on a first come, first

served basis)

• Deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 31 December 2012

• Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/funding

• Contact: Alison McKinnie

Any questions?

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