West Virginia’s Solid Waste Management Board issued $300,000 in grants to 36 local solid waste authorities this week during its meeting in Charleston.

The SWMB Grant Program is designed to assist local solid waste authorities in the job of properly managing solid waste within their respective counties or regions.

Following are the names of some local SWAs awarded grants, the amounts and designated projects: Greenbrier County, $7,500 for roof replacement; Monroe County, $8,500 for fuel and insurance; and Pocahontas County, $8,000 for a curtain for leachate pond.