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…

The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission received a $1,039,440 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program (CFDA 66.920). The award will fund activities to enhance the Commission's recycling infrastructure and services across 4 counties in east-central Missouri. Key initiatives include purchasing a Styrofoam compactor, truck, and trailer; constructing a new storage building and concrete driveway; and expanding the number of recycling drop-off sites from 1 to 20 locations. These efforts aim to increase the diversion of municipal solid waste from landfills, improve the quality of recyclable materials collected, and expand access to recycling services for residents, businesses, and municipalities in the region. The award period is from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2026.

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 the boonslick regional planning commision's efforts to meet the swifr grants elements. Specifically, the boonslick redevelopment commission will expand the current east central recycling center to increase the amount of materials that are processed, reduce contamination of the recycling stream, and increase the number of drop off sites offered to residents from 1 to 20 locations in lincoln, warren, montgomery, and franklin counties to provide access to recycling services to 48 rural municipalities, businesses, and residents in the 4 county area. Activities:activities to be performed include the purchase of a styrofoam compactor, truck, trailer, and u-haul. All equipment is mobile and not permanently attached to the recycling center. A contractor will be hired to design and construct a new storage house and concrete driveway behind the current recycling center. One new employee will be hired to man the monthly drop off sites each month. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include and annual report describing the project activities completed. The expected outcomes include: an increase in the diversion, recycling rate, and quality of materials collected, an increase of the annual amount of materials processed by 50 tons; expanding the service area to 20 new drop off sites across four counties each month and ensure proper collection of recyclable materials thru onsite education to residents. The intended beneficiaries include: the residents of four counties, warren, lincoln, montgomery, and franklin counties, 26 municipalities, and 48 businesses that include churches, non-profits, and private companies.