8-11-10 —     Wayne County's recycling program has been awarded a $35,200 grant

through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

    The funding will be used to purchase recycling trailers that will be

placed at Beaver Creek Resort and Conley Bottom Resort.

    The local project was one of 19 approved statewide, according to an

announcement made last week by Governor Steve Beshear. The grants, totaling

$1,172,265, will go toward energy advancements in each of the communities.

    "Replacing light bulbs and windows or placing out accessible recycling

bins are small steps we can take in our communities that will make a big

difference," said Beshear. "By implementing energy efficiency practices now,

we're not only reducing future energy costs, we're ensuring cleaner

community environments for our children to grow up in."

    First passed by Congress in 2007, the EECBG program was funded by the

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), with funds coming

from the U.S. Department of Energy through the Kentucky Department of Energy

Development and Independence and administered by DLG.