This agreement provides funding from the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA)

EPA's solid waste infrastructure for recycling (swifr) grants for political subdivisions of states and territories will fund activities that will result in a significant decrease in the generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) and/or an increase in the diversion of MSW from landfills and incineration, as well as fund innovative solutions and programs that provide or increase access to prevention, reuse, mechanical recycling, anaerobic digestion, and composting. The purpose of this award is to enhance lucas county's efforts to meet the swifr grants elements. Specifically, this approximately 60,000 square feet MRF building will be constructed on a former landfill, beneficially using this vacant land. Located in northern ohio on the western edge of lake erie with a population of 431,279 (census 2020), lucas county's MRF is anticipated to process up to 35,000 tons of residential curbside recycling materials each year. This MRF will be designed to include the latest technology (artificial intelligence, robotics) for automated sorting and processing and will accommodate future capacity needs. The lucas county solidwastemanagement district (district) will host educational tours and open house activities to teach residents and businesses about recyclable materials processing and sustainable practices. Lucas county anticipates creating 25 new jobs through this project and will retain 15 jobs.activities:the activities to be performed are the following: lucas county's swifr grant activities are specific to utility installation and building construction and will result in the construction of a MRF for residential recycling materials throughout lucas county and the region. Lucas county will initiate a thorough in-house public engagement strategy to share preliminary MRF plans; gain input for consideration into planning activities; and establish an ongoing dialogue throughout the planning, construction, and operations of this facility.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include: 1) community engagement: successfully communicate with the local community, including the disadvantaged communities; 2) utility installation: the installation of the appropriate utilities to service the MRF building; 3) building construction: one 60,000 SF building ready for equipment installation; and 4) grant management reporting: daily grant management and routine meetings with U.S.EPA and submission of timely reports (quarterly and final). The expected outcomes include: 1) community engagement; 2) utility installation: a fully operational MRF for current and projected needs; 3) building construction: the processing capacity for 30,000 tons of residential curbside recycling materials; inspiration for other communities to participate in active recycling and the participating political subdivisions and disadvantaged communities to be served; metric tons of greenhouse gas reduced from having in-county facility; opportunities for expanded recycling capacity/amount and types of new materials collected; number and type of new markets created for recyclable materials; number of temporary construction jobs and part-time and full-time jobs created at the MRF; a venue for educational visits and tours to inspire and shift mindsets toward recycling and litter prevention practices/number of participants in programs; office space for the lucas swmd and number of employees served; and 4)grant management reporting. The intended beneficiaries include a population of 431,279 (census 2020) with five cities (maumee, oregon, sylvania, toledo, and waterville), six villages, and 11 townships.