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Consider a resolution authorizing the submittal of a Grant Application to the Environmental Protection Agency for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Program.
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The City of Round Rock operates a residential recycling drop off location for city residents at 310 Deepwood Drive, which allows residents to drop off recycled items such as plastic, cardboard, metal and automotive fluids. The center also hosts monthly household hazardous waste events once a month for residents, as well as the surrounding community, and also houses the Parks and Recreation Department brush recycling center. Several years ago, the City upgraded the current site by adding a mobile building to the facility, which houses two offices, a break room, and a restroom. Other than this addition, no major upgrades have been made to the site.
The Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works department have been collaborating on a master plan of the site, which will expand the current facilities from 6.25 acres to 11 acres. Expanding the site will accommodate the city’s recent growth as well as provide recycling options for the future growth of the City.
This grant application with the Environmental Protection Agency could provide up to 5 million dollars in funding for construction improvements to the facility if awarded to the City.