Fund the modernization of the city of dillingham's waste management facility in alaska

EPA Region 10 awarded the City of Dillingham a $4.72 million Cooperative Agreement on October 1, 2025, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to modernize the city's waste management facility in Dillingham, Alaska.

The City of Dillingham will purchase heavy equipment including a D7 waste handler, 352 excavator, wheeled loader, and skid steer loader; repair the existing incinerator; install a new waste oil burner system for safe waste oil disposal; procure a shear type shredder, shredder/baler for scrap metal, and glass crusher; construct a weather port/equipment hangar and develop a dry storage facility; and replace and install ground and methane monitoring wells to ensure environmental compliance. The project runs through December 31, 2028, with work performed in Dillingham, Alaska. No sub-recipients are included in this award. The anticipated outcomes include enhanced operational efficiency and waste management capabilities, improved waste processing to reduce waste volume and extend the landfill's lifespan, and sustainable waste management services serving Dillingham residents.

Description

The purpose of this award is to fund the modernization of the city of dillingham's waste management facility in alaska. The project focuses on upgrading infrastructure and equipment to enhance operational efficiency, improve waste management capabilities, ensure environmental compliance, and extend the facility's lifespan.activities:the city of dillingham will perform the following tasks as part of the landfill improvements project: 1) purchase heavy equipment including a D7 waste handler, 352 excavator, wheeled loader, and skid steer loader to enhance landfill operations; 2) repair the existing incinerator to improve waste processing efficiency; 3) install a new waste oil burner system for safe waste oil disposal; 4) procure a shear type shredder, shredder/baler for scrap metal, and glass crusher to enhance waste processing capabilities; 5) construct a weather port/equipment hangar and develop a dry storage facility to protect equipment and materials; 6) replace and install ground and methane monitoring wells to ensure continued environmental compliance. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables of the dillingham landfill improvements project include the modernization of the landfill's infrastructure and equipment, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and waste management capabilities. Expected outcomes involve improved waste processing through the use of new equipment such as shredders and a glass crusher, which will reduce waste volume and extend the landfill's lifespan. The intended beneficiaries are the residents of dillingham, who will benefit from a more efficient and environmentally compliant waste management facility. This project also aims to provide sustainable waste management services that adapt to the community's growing needs.