Solid waste authorities across West Virginia to share in $360,000 in grants

Grants totaling $360,000 are headed to 29 solid waste authorities across West Virginia.

The grants approved by the Solid Waste Management Board are designed to assist local authorities on properly managing solid waste.

The grants range from $1,000 for Berkeley County to $20,000 for Greenbrier, Mercer, Ohio and Wood counties. They money will pay for recycling containers, supplies, and programs to dispose of hazardous household events.