Solid Waste
The Solid Waste Department is responsible for developing and implementing programs for the Landfill and to protect the environment through recycling and other related efforts in Barton County. The Landfill is located at 350 NE 30 Road, or 1 mile East of Barton County Community College.
2026 Barton County Solid Waste Recycling Grant
BARTON COUNTY, KANSAS
COMMUNITY RECYCLING ACTIVITIES
PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
In the 2026 Barton County Solid Waste Operating Budget, the Barton County Commissioners budgeted $15,000.00 to support community recycling activities. The Barton County Commissioners now solicit proposals from appropriate agencies interested in developing or improving recycling activities in Barton County, Kansas.
WHO CAN APPLY
Those eligible to apply include any department, agency, organization, recycling center, city, school district or community college located in Barton County, Kansas.
FUNDING CRITERIA
Barton County will consider the following in the process of application review:
- Demonstration of positive economic and environmental impact in the County.
- Consistency with the Barton County Solid Waste Management Plan.
- Benefit to Barton County residents, businesses and industry.
- Increase the number of persons who recycle or increase the volume of recycled material.
FUNDING AMOUNT
Applications will be accepted up to $15,000.00. In addition, applicants can submit project applications for varying amounts up to the total. Awards may be made in full or part, dependent upon the number and type of applications received by the County.
Any department, agency, organization, recycling center, city, school district or community college located in Barton County, Kansas, that receives any or all of the award, will be required to provide a funding report to the Barton County Commission. The report shall include how the award was used and the outcome of expenditures.
ALLOWABLE COSTS
- Purchase and/or repair of equipment used to recycle materials.
- Development of an awareness campaign.
- Site improvements directly related to program/project.
- Purchase tools and supplies necessary to implement a recycling program/project.
- Material disposal fee.
- Establish new projects that would expand the types of recyclable materials accepted by local recycling businesses or expand uses for recycled materials already being collected.
- Support advertising or community education projects that promote recycling efforts.
UNALLOWABLE COSTS
Grant funds will be used to supplement, but not to replace, existing funds. Costs that are not permissible with grant funds include, but are not limited to:
- Recycling hazardous waste.
- Land acquisition.
- Salaries and / or benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The applicant shall submit a written application to the Barton County Clerk at her office at 1400 Main Street, Suite 202, Great Bend Kansas, in a sealed envelope marked “Recycling Grant Application.” Applications must be submitted by 2:00 p.m., April 28, 2026. Applications received after that time will be returned unopened to the applicant. No particular format is required for the application. The applicant, however, should clearly and concisely state which allowable cost(s) the applicant believes applies to its request. The applicant should clearly and concisely state the amount of grant funding the applicant requests and how the applicant intends to use the grant funds consistently with the grant requirements.
Barton County reserves the right to award or not award grant funds to any applicant(s) at the discretion of the Barton County Commissioners.
If you have questions about this grant, contact Jennifer Hamby, Solid Waste Director, at 620.793.1898 or by email at jhamby@bartoncounty.org.