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Litter Abatement Grant Program is administered by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and provides funding to county and city governments across Kentucky for litter abatement projects. The program aims to reduce roadside litter and improve the cleanliness of communities throughout the state.
Eligible applicants include county and municipal governments, which can use grant funds to support cleanup operations, public awareness campaigns, and other anti-litter initiatives. Organizations should contact the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for current application details and deadlines.
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Most of the items found on roadways are plastic bottles and food containers. ### Litter Abatement Grant Program #### Division of Waste Management Seeks Applications for Illegal Open Dump Cleanup, Litter Abatement Grants The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) Division of Waste Management (DWM) is calling for grant applications for two of its signature programs,illegal open dump cleanup and the cleanup of litter along public roads.
“Two of the most successful grant programs we have the honor of participating in, the Illegal Open Dump Grant has funded the cleanup of 2,749 dump sites since 2006, and the Litter Abatement Grant has assisted every single county maintain the scenic beauty of our roadways," said EEC Secretary Rebecca Goodman.
Litter cleanup grant awards are awarded based on a formula that considers road miles, total population and rural population in each county. For dump cleanup grants, counties request specific amounts based on estimated dump costs.
Litter Abatement and Illegal Open Dump Grant Press Release * 2026 County Litter Abatement Grant Cover Letter * DEP 7118 City Litter Abatement Agreement * DWM 4900 City Litter Abatement Closeout Reporting Form * 2026 City Litter Abatement Grant Cover Letter * DEP 7117 County Litter Abatement Agreement * Frequently Asked Questions for Litter Abatement Grant * TRASH FOR CASH GUIDELINES FINAL The following documents are not required but are provided solely for the information and convenience of the grant recipients in tracking program activities and expenditures: * Anti-Litter Control Program Expenditures and Documentation #### Did your county or city receive a litter abatement grant?
* Counties and cities that received litter abatement grants in 2025 Contact your county solid waste coordinator or judge/executive if a county road has a litter problem. #### Criminal Littering Statutes * 512. 070 Criminal littering * 512.
010 Definition of Litter * 433. 753 Criminal littering on public highway -- Rewards for information * 433. 757 Littering public waters -- Reward for information The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet is dedicated to ensuring the pages of this website are accessible to individuals with disabilities and has made every effort to conform to the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: County and city governments in Kentucky. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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