Fayette County students hope to bring recycling to the county

Students work on grant application to fund new recycling program

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Students in Fayette County, West Virginia are working on a project to bring recycling to their community. The student members of the Superintendent's Advisory Council are applying for a grant through the Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) in hopes of securing funding to start a new recycling program in the county.

Why it matters

Fayette County currently lacks a comprehensive recycling program, which has led to environmental concerns and missed opportunities for sustainability efforts. The students' initiative to apply for grant funding demonstrates their commitment to improving their local community and reducing waste.

The details

The students are working on the grant application, which is due in July. If accepted, they will find out in December whether the funding will be awarded to start the new recycling program in Fayette County. Midland Trail Sophomore Jessi Mooney expressed confidence that the grant application will be successful.

  • The grant application is due in July 2026.
  • The students will find out if the grant is accepted in December 2026.

The players

Superintendent's Advisory Council

A group of student representatives working to improve their community in Fayette County, West Virginia.

Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP)

A grant program that provides funding for environmental initiatives, which the students are applying to in order to start a new recycling program in Fayette County.

Jessi Mooney

A sophomore student at Midland Trail High School who is confident the grant application will be accepted.

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What they’re saying

“I think we'll do pretty good I think the grant will be accepted and it will come to Fayette County.”

— Jessi Mooney, Midland Trail Sophomore (wvnstv.com)

What’s next

If the grant application is accepted in December 2026, the students will work to implement the new recycling program in Fayette County.

The takeaway

The students' initiative to bring recycling to their community demonstrates their commitment to environmental sustainability and improving their local area. Their successful grant application could lead to new recycling opportunities that benefit Fayette County as a whole.