This Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program (CFDA 66.920), provides $1,245,786 in funding to the Modoc Nation to enhance municipal solid waste management and recycling infrastructure.
The key activities include: acquiring an existing building and making upgrades to establish a new tribal recycling facility; purchasing new equipment such as a refuse truck, baler, forklift, and skid steer; and hiring two new employees to staff the recycling facility. These improvements are expected to increase recycling collection and divert 200 tons of municipal solid waste from landfills, while also expanding access to recycling services for 5 neighboring tribal communities. The award period is from December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.