The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. They administer regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and also works to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment.
The Multifamily Recycling Grant Program aims to support the implementation, expansion, and improvement of recycling programs within multifamily residences in North Carolina. Managed by the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) under the Solid Waste Management Outreach Program, this initiative seeks to enhance recycling efforts for traditional household materials such as paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass, and plastic bottles and containers in facilities housing five or more dwelling units. This encompasses a variety of multifamily properties including apartment complexes, condos, retirement communities, and student housing. The program prioritizes the development of projects that promise to create a lasting recycling infrastructure within these communities.