SSI DEP — File 199893

Member: SOMERVILLE Year: 2014 Cycle: ANNUAL Applications must be submitted via Re-Trac Connect by 11:59pm on June 11, 2014. Overview This grant provides municipalities and certain regional groups* with a population-based allocation for the purchase of designated materials and services ("items") that will sustain existing waste reduction programs or facilitate new, low-cost initiatives. Allowable items are described in the "Request Information" section below. Funding will be calculated by the municipal population or the population served by the regional group. Use of state contracts is encouraged, when possible. Non-state contract purchases must meet environmentally preferable purchasing specifications as set forth in the Grant Guidance. Grantees must procure all items and request reimbursement from MassDEP. Please review the Grant Guidance on the SMRP grant webpage for detailed information about this grant item. * Regional group eligibility is limited to those with a core mission of solid waste/recycling management Grant Allocation 1. What is the population of your municipality or regional group? * 78,000 2. Does your municipality or regional group have a significant seasonal population? * Yes No 3. Based on your population, MassDep will allocate up to: $ 2,000 Request Information Using the DEP funds above, indicate the items you intend to purchase by entering an amount (in dollars) in the category(ies) below. FUNDING EXPENDITURES DOLLAR AMOUNT: * a. Compost bins 0 b. Recycling bins 0 c. Public space and outdoor event recycling containers 0 d. Recycling outreach and education materials 1,000 e. Mercury, paint and automotive waste collection equipment 0 f. Purchase and testing of green cleaning products 0 g. Purchase and testing of compostable foodservice ware 0 h. Local reuse and materials exchange programs 0 This response is locked. The status of this form and the associated data may be edited at any time by the Program Manager(s). Re-TRAC Connect: Small Scale Initiatives https://connect.re-trac.com/nodes/11724/surveys/235/survey_responses/... 1 of 2 6/11/2014 9:27 AM

i. Other: describe below (limited to items specified in Grant Guidance) 1,000 FUNDING EXPENDITURES DOLLAR AMOUNT: * Total Planned Expenditures: * $ 2,000 Explain Other: * City of Somerville intends to purchase special receptacles for can/bottle recycling in our break rooms throughout the city,through $1000 requested funds. One of the examples of receptacle under consideration: http://goo.gl/TcbMue If no amount entered in "Other" above, enter "Not applicable". Response created on Jun 11, 2014 at 08:20 AM CDT by vdeshpande@somervillema.gov Response last updated on Jun 11, 2014 at 08:24 AM CDT by vdeshpande@somervillema.gov Re-TRAC Connect: Small Scale Initiatives https://connect.re-trac.com/nodes/11724/surveys/235/survey_responses/... 2 of 2 6/11/2014 9:27 AM