TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Waste Management has announced the recipients of waste tire recycling grants. These annual solid waste grants are awarded to municipalities and school districts across the state. The grants total nearly $379,000 for 2019.

No recipients were selected in Reno County. However, some area cities were included.

Inman was granted just over $6,382. The city will use the money to purchase a loose-fill rubber mulch for a 2,592-square-foot playground at Lambert Park.

Bentley Elementary School in Sedgwick County was granted $4,185 for loose-fill mulch for a playground expansion of 784 square feet.

The waste tire recycling grants go toward funding safe surfacing at playgrounds, running tracks, picnic tables and benches made from waste tires.

The benches outside of the Reno County Courthouse were made using such materials.