The following activities, projects, or programs, in addition to other activities that support the objectives of increasing and improving computer and electronic equipment recycling as a waste management strategy, consistent with the intent of the Solid Waste Management and Recycling Fund Act, Arkansas Code § 8-6-601 et seq., are eligible for grant funding:
- (1) Solid waste education and public awareness programs. Education and public awareness activities and materials are eligible if, in accordance with the legislative intent of the Solid Waste Management and Recycling Fund Act, Arkansas Code § 8-6-601 et seq., they are part of a plan for introducing or promoting computer and electronic equipment recycling;
- (2) Computer and electronic equipment transportation cost. Cost incurred in the process of transporting computer and electronic equipment for the purpose of recycling or reuse. Funds may be used to pay a contractor or local or district transporter;
- (3) Computer and electronic equipment supplies. Cost incurred to purchase materials associated directly with reuse, recycling, processing, or transportation of computer and electronic equipment;
- (4) Computer and electronic equipment collection cost. Wages incurred for physical labor to collect, process, and transport computer and electronic equipment for the purpose of reuse or recycling. Wages that directly relate to a specific computer or electronic equipment recycling project and have received the prior written approval from the Division of Environmental Quality as specifically attributable to an approved project are eligible. Administrative costs are not eligible pursuant to 8 CAR § 61-506(a); and
- (5) Contractual services. Cost incurred for services contracted outside of the regional solid waste management district or local facility for management of computer and electronic equipment collection, processing, or transportation.