What does DEQ do about recycling?
Virginia DEQ encourages and supports litter prevention and recycling activities in the Commonwealth by providing guidance and program assistance through an information clearinghouse which includes monthly newsletters and presentations at public meetings and conferences. DEQ is also responsible for administering the grants program that supplies funding from the Virginia “litter taxes” for various projects. Non-competitive grant funds are made available to localities, based on population and road miles, for local litter prevention and recycling program implementation, continuation and/or expansion. Funds may also be made available to local governments and non-profit entities for Special Projects related to litter prevention and recycling.