This current funding round is only for local governments and not states.

The entities eligible to apply for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Communities are political subdivisions of states and territories. EPA considers counties, cities, towns, parishes, and similar units of governments that have executive and legislative functions to be political subdivisions of states and territories.

 The total estimated funding for this competitive grant is approximately $58,000,000. The EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 to 30 assistance agreements, with at least one award per EPA Region, depending on the quantity and quality of applications received. The minimum individual award amount is $500,000 and the maximum individual award is $5,000,000 for the grant period, which is up to three years.

Projects must achieve one or more of the following:

• Establish, increase, expand, or optimize collection and improve materials management infrastructure.
• Fund the creation and construction of tangible infrastructure, technology, or other improvements to reduce contamination in the recycled materials stream.
• Establish, increase, expand, or optimize capacity for materials management.
• Establish, improve, expand, or optimize end-markets for the use of recycled commodities.
• Demonstrate a significant and measurable increase in the diversion, recycling rate, and quality of materials collected for municipal solid waste.

See EPA’s website for eligible project examples and webinar recordings about the grant opportunity.

First Webinar Details:

• Date: October 29, 2024
• Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
• Registration Link: October 29th Webinar Registration Link

 Second Webinar Details:

• Date: November 12, 2024
• Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
• Registration Link: November 12th Webinar Registration Link

 Third Webinar Details:

• Date: December 3, 2024
• Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
• Registration Link: December 3rd Webinar Registration Link

Key Topics to be Covered:

• Overview of the new reporting requirements: Annual Reporting Requirement: Scrap Tire Generators and Land Reclamation Projects Using Tires
• Step-by-step guidance on completing the annual reports in STEERS

*Important Note: Prior to attending the training webinar, please ensure you watch the attached video and set up your STEERS account. This will help you follow along more effectively during the session. How to Setup an Account in STEERS (youtube.com)

Your participation is highly encouraged to ensure a smooth transition to the new reporting requirements. Remember you must report by December 31, 2024.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and The University of Texas at Arlington are cohosting a Pollution Waste Management Workshop to provide industry leaders with current information and professional development in the various aspects of pollution prevention on September 16, 2020.

To register for the workshop or to learn more, visit https://bit.ly/2MKMdwf, call (512) 239-0010, or email p2@tceq.texas.gov

Does your community have an abandoned property they’d like to redevelop? Are there environmental concerns about that property? If so, you are in luck! This webinar will explore the funding opportunities available to your community through the Railroad Commission of Texas and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Brownfield Programs. They will outline who qualifies for the funding, what properties are eligible, and what to expect once your site has been accepted.

This webinar takes place on Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:30 pm. Contact information for registration can be found by visiting https://bit.ly/37hgSuo

Navigating the Railroad Commission’s Voluntary Cleanup Program & Other Resources Webinar

Are you new to the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and not sure where to start? Join TCEQ and the RRC for this webinar and you will learn everything you need to know about VCP, including the steps needed to successfully complete the program and receive your release of liability. Also, listen in for additional resources at the RRC, such as the State Managed Cleanup and State-Funded Plugging Programs, that play a major role in cleaning up abandoned oil and gas sites in Texas.

This webinar takes place on Wednesday, June 24 at 1:30 pm. Contact information for registration can be found by visiting https://bit.ly/3cOSkdw

This is how efficient the technology of the Copenhill (ARC’s Amager Bakke) plant is:
400,000 tons of waste a year result in:

– 99% energy efficiency.
– District heating for 160,000 households.
– Electricity for 62,500 households.
– 100 million litres of spare water recovered through flue gas condensation.
– 90% reuse of metals from waste amounting to 10,000 tonnes of metal a year.
– 100,000 tonnes of bottom ash reused as road material which saves large amounts of gravel.

More information about Copenhill waste-fired power plant and ski slope:

– The plant will be completed in 2017.
– Technology by Babcock & Wilcox Vølund
– Architect design by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, Copenhagen

Over the last few years, a number of innovations have either been developed or embraced by Greater Copenhagen, and there are more in the pipeline. Many of these innovations mean that Copenhageners can enjoy more of their free time whilst taking the environment into consideration.