NR 542.03(10)(a)(a) Source separation of recyclables through the use of either curbside collection or drop-off facilities, or both; NR 542.03(10)(b)(b) Processing of source separated materials at a recycling center; NR 542.03(10)(c)(c) Recovery of recyclables from postconsumer waste prior to grinding, shredding, composting or incinerating materials at a solid waste facility. NR 542.03(13)(13) “Source separated materials” means clean recyclables kept apart from mixed solid waste at the original point of generation. NR 542.03 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, July, 1991, No. 427, eff. 8-1-91; correction in (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2013 No. 690. NR 542.04NR 542.04 Eligibility for grant assistance. NR 542.04(1)(1) Eligible applicants. The following responsible units are eligible for assistance under this chapter: NR 542.04(1)(b)(b) For assistance in 1995 to 2000, a responsible unit that has been determined by the department to have an effective recycling program. NR 542.04(2)(a)(a) Responsible units that have not maintained an effective recycling program, following approval of the recycling program under s. 287.11, Stats., are ineligible for grant assistance the following year unless they have met one of the following: NR 542.04(2)(a)2.2. The department determines that they have performed substantial remedial actions and submitted an acceptable timetable for completion of remaining actions. NR 542.04(2)(b)(b) A responsible unit that has spent funds received under this program on ineligible costs as outlined under s. NR 542.05 (2) is ineligible for: NR 542.04(2)(b)1.1. Grant assistance the following year if the funds were intentionally diverted to other purposes by the responsible unit. NR 542.04(2)(b)2.2. A portion of the grant assistance the following year if the responsible unit does not repay the funds to the department and the amount exceeds any outstanding grant payments owed the responsible unit. NR 542.04 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, July, 1991, No. 427, eff. 8-1-91. NR 542.05NR 542.05 Eligible and ineligible costs. NR 542.05(1)(1) Eligible costs. The grantee’s recycling program costs, net of the sale of recovered materials, that are reasonable and necessary for planning, constructing or operating a recycling program are eligible for grant assistance. Eligible costs may include, but are not limited to: NR 542.05(1)(b)(b) Construction costs, including capitalized interest, professional services of an attorney, and engineering services for design, construction and construction inspection; NR 542.05(1)(c)(c) Training, salaries and fringe benefit costs of personnel; NR 542.05(1)(e)1.1. Equipment; equipment costing $1,000 or more and with an expected life of 3 years or more will be funded on an amortized basis; NR 542.05(1)(e)2.2. Land, including site acquisition at fair market value and site preparation costs;