The Recycling Bin Grant Program sponsored by Coca-Cola and Keep America Beautiful is now accepting applications through March 3.

Eligible organizations include government agencies, civic organizations, colleges, universities and nonprofit groups.

This year, Coca-Cola has expanded its investment in the program to include a specific focus on 2-year community colleges. The program will continue to include 4-year colleges and universities, as well as the traditional public space recycling bin grants.

Successful applicants will be notified by Keep America Beautiful on or before April 15, Suppliers will deliver bins directly to the recipients throughout this summer.

Since 2010, more than 34,000 recycling bins have been distributed through the Recycling Bin Grant Program. More than 400 organizations have received bin grants and 4.4 million people have been reached through this program.

For more information, visit the Recycling Bin Grant Program website.

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