Commissioners scrutinize waste diversion grant funding while looking to add ‘guardrails’ to future criteria

Commissioners scrutinize waste diversion grant funding while looking to add ‘guardrails’ to future criteria

A Summit County grant program aimed at improving waste diversion efforts has approval for its 2026 recipients, but taxing entities may not be eligible in future years. The Summit Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation about the program from Heather Allen, the community programs director for the High Country Conservation Center, at its Aug. 11 work session. A grant committee approved mid-level awards and made recommendations for large…