Solid waste management grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $138,000 Solid Waste Management Grant to Earth Island Institute Inc., a non-profit organization based in Berkeley, California, on August 30, 2024. The grant funding supports the organization's technical assistance, training, and research activities related to solid waste disposal facilities and environmental management in rural areas. Through this project grant, Earth Island Institute Inc. will work to reduce water pollution and improve solid waste management practices, including evaluating landfill conditions, enhancing operator skills, reducing waste streams, and developing closure plans for active or decommissioned landfills in rural communities. The organization has a history of collaborating with various stakeholders, including universities, state agencies, and tribal entities, to address environmental and community challenges through its grant-funded initiatives.