The Newfoundland and Labrador Waste Management Trust Fund plays an integral role in supporting waste management projects that guide the province toward modern waste management, and support the overall implementation of the provincial Waste Management Strategy.
Since 1999, $10 million in funding has been allocated to the Trust Fund for environmental projects. This funding has benefited more than 300 community and environmental groups, municipalities, and schools, and has funded dump site closures, waste management studies, school recycling initiatives, and environmental education and recycling. Funding for the Trust Fund is made available as a result of surplus revenue generated by the Beverage Container Recycling Program.  FundingThis year, funding focuses on supporting regional waste management and diversion in order to address long-standing environmental problems. The Trust Fund provides financial assistance for the closure of waste disposal sites, regional waste management studies and waste management coordinators, education initiatives, and research on potential waste diversion and recycling initiatives.
The focus of this year's Trust Fund is to assist regional waste management committees address waste management problems, particularly with respect to regionalization of waste management services, opportunities to reduce the number of waste disposal sites, and public education and awareness.Programs
All applications must be consistent with the set criteria for each category of funding. Both criteria and application forms are available below or by contacting MMSB at 753-0948 or 1-800-901-MMSB.
MMSB is currently accepting applications for the following funding categories: Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund (written proposal)
Waste Disposal Site Closures (application form)
Regional Waste Management Coordinators (application form)
Regional Waste Management Studies (application form)
Regional Research Projects (written proposal)
Demonstration/Pilot Projects (written proposal)
Regional Education and Awareness Projects (written proposal)
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