The plan aims to divert 50% of the city’s organic waste from landfills by 2025.
A New Era for Decatur’s Waste Management
The City of Decatur has taken a significant step towards reducing its environmental footprint by approving a composting plan. This initiative marks a new era for the city’s waste management, with the goal of diverting 50% of its organic waste from landfills by 2025.
The contract will be managed by the City of Decatur’s Department of Public Works.
The City of Decatur’s Grant Award
The City of Decatur has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve the city’s stormwater management system.
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Technical Assistance for Environmental Site Assessments
The grant provides technical assistance to assess and sustainably reuse contaminated properties. This is a crucial step in the redevelopment process, as it ensures that the properties are safe for reuse and minimizes the risk of environmental harm. The City will conduct environmental site assessments in the Jasper Street and Martin Luther King Jr.