EPA's solid waste infrastructure for recycling (swifr) grants for tribes and intertribal consortia will fund projects that focus on encouraging environmentally sound post-consumer materials…

EPA's solid waste infrastructure for recycling (swifr) grants for tribes and intertribal consortia will fund projects that focus on encouraging environmentally sound post-consumer materials management, fund projects that will result in a decrease in the generation of municipal solid waste and/or an increase in the diversion of municipal solid waste from landfills and incineration; and/or fund projects that provide or expand access to source reduction, reuse, recycling, backhaul, anaerobic digestion, and composting for tribes and tribal members of intertribal consortia. The purpose of this award is to enhance the red cliff band of lake superior chippewa's efforts to meet the swifr grants elements. The red cliff tribe will expand recycling services at the red cliff transfer station. Specifically, the recipient will first perform pre-construction and planning and the next phase of funding will allow the tribe to add a reuse center and expand the operation area. The project will enable adequate recycling services; decreases in illegal dumping; encouragement of reuse of items, therefore reducing hauler costs; promoting proper recycling; and ensuring the safety of staff and users onsite. Activities:the activities to be performed include that the red cliff tribe will hire a recycling coordinator; purchase supplies and capital equipment; resurface the area with gravel; procure a recycling APP subscription (which is a recycling education tool); perform a pricing feasibility study; and procure a reuse center, including electrical connections and a foundation slab. A well and septic system will be purchased and installed to support the reuse center and the transfer station as a whole. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include upgrades to the transfer station including adding a well and septic system, resurfacing the area, and adding a reuse center. Also included are a pricing feasibility study and quarterly, annual, and final progress reports. The expected outcomes include increased recycling services provided to the community; increased quantity and quality of recyclable materials; and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Other outcomes include increased efficiency to prepare recyclable materials, increased quality of recyclable materials and decreased contamination. The intended beneficiaries are the red cliff band of lake superior chippewa and town of russell residents living within the reservation.