The following activities, projects, or programs, in addition to other activities that support the objectives of increasing and improving 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. (1)

   1. (A) Solid waste planning.

   2. (B) The Benton County Regional Solid Waste Management District may utilize grant funds for planning studies which meet the solid waste planning requirements of:

      1. (i) The Arkansas Solid Waste Management Act, Arkansas Code § 8-6-201 et seq.;
      2. (ii) The Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan Act, Arkansas Code § 8-6-1901 et seq.;
      3. (iii) Solid Waste Management Rules, 8 CAR pt. 60; and
      4. (iv) The minimum requirements for regional solid waste management district plans as set forth in the Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan.

   3. (C) The funded planning study must:

      1. (i) Include goals for the diversion of recyclable materials from disposal at landfills or incinerators; and
      2. (ii) Set out methods for increasing recycling in the study area;

2. (2)

   1. (A) Recycling or composting equipment and material recovery facilities.
   2. (B) Recycling equipment and recycling facilities are eligible for funding.
   3. (C) The facilities must meet the objectives of the Benton County Regional Solid Waste Management District solid waste management plan for recycling facilities.
   4. (D) Composting facilities and equipment are also eligible;

3. (3)

   1. (A) Solid waste education and public awareness programs.

   2. (B) 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 recycling, composting, or other solid waste management practices that:

      1. (i) Divert wastes from landfills;
      2. (ii) Encourage waste reduction; and
      3. (iii) Stimulate demand for products produced from recycled materials;

4. (4)

   1. (A) Transfer stations.
   2. (B) Waste transfer stations which accept three (3) or more recyclable materials, as identified in Rules of the State of Arkansas for County Recycling Programs, 8 CAR pt. 63, are eligible for funding;

5. (5)

   1. (A) Recycling programs.
   2. (B) Recycling activities that meet the intent and requirements of the Solid Waste Management and Recycling Fund Act, Arkansas Code § 8-6-601 et seq., are eligible for funding;

6. (6)

   1. (A) Waste reduction activities.
   2. (B) Other waste stream reduction activities that divert the flow of materials away from landfills to be put to beneficial use are eligible for funding;

7. (7)

   1. (A) Recycling system activities.
   2. (B) Activities that support and are an integral part of a recycling system, including without limitation, operation, construction, and logistical systems, are eligible for funding; and
8. (8) Other waste diversion activities as approved by the Board of Directors of the Benton County Regional Solid Waste Management District.