1. Ross Burns, Project Manager Funding For Scottish Local Authorities

2. Deposit return systems and reverse vending pilot projects Zero Waste Scotland is investing in developing pilot ‘deposit return’ and ‘reverse vending’ schemes in Scotland, which will reward people for recycling empty bottles and cans through a range of incentives such as money back, discount vouchers or loyalty points.

3. Deposit return systems and reverse vending pilot projects Total fund - £900,000 Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £150,000 Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28 September 2012 –However, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis Pilot projects should aim to be completed by 27 September 2013 Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/fundingwww.zerowastescotland.org.uk/funding Contact: Marion Croy

4. Litter and flytipping Litter and flytipping have significant adverse consequences for the Scottish environment, economy and society and have been identified as key priorities by the Scottish Government. A society in which littering and flytipping are widespread is not a zero waste society.

5. Litter prevention innovation fund Zero Waste Scotland has launched a fund to give community organisations, local authorities, businesses and landowners, the chance to trial innovative projects to prevent littering.

6. Litter prevention innovation fund Total fund - £250,000 Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £25,000 Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 14 September 2012 –However, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/litterfundwww.zerowastescotland.org.uk/litterfund Contact: Catherine Wilson

7. Flytipping small grants scheme Supports landowners/managers and community groups in Scotland who have experienced persistent problems of flytipping To facilitate the removal of flytipping at upwards of ten locations during the current financial year (2012-13); and to prevent reoccurring flytipping at the same locations over the next financial year

8. Flytipping small grants scheme Total fund - £75,000 Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £10,000 Deadline extended to 5pm on Friday 14 September 2012 –However, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/fundingwww.zerowastescotland.org.uk/funding Contact: Catherine Wilson

9. Recycle on the Go Capital Grant Fund Providing easy-to-use, conveniently located recycling facilities in popular public locations will help Scotland achieve a higher recycling rate and bring financial benefits. Funding is available for the purchase of receptacles and bins in line with Zero Waste Scotland’s best practice technical guidance.

10. Recycle on the Go Capital Grant Fund Total fund - £500,000 Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £160,000 Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 7 December 2012 –However, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/recycleonthegowww.zerowastescotland.org.uk/recycleonthego Contact: Polly Griffiths

11. Anaerobic Digestion Recent approval of the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 will lead to a substantial increase in the amount of feed stocks available to the AD and In Vessel Composting (IVC) sectors Zero Waste Scotland has funds available to make enhancements to existing AD/IVC infrastructure to increase the capacity available to process food waste

12. Anaerobic Digestion Limited funds available (available on a first come, first served basis) Deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 31 December 2012 Apply at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/fundingwww.zerowastescotland.org.uk/funding Contact: Alison McKinnie

13. Any questions? www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/funding