Thirty-nine local Solid Waste Authorities (SWAs) will receive grants totaling $380,000 as a result of action taken today by the West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) at its Charleston meeting.

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

Braxton County, $10,172 — for vehicle insurance & liability, workers’ compensation, educational conference and financial examination.

Clay County, $8,990 — for contracted services for county cleanup and advertising.