Solid waste management grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $125,000 Solid Waste Management Grant (CFDA 10.762) to the Lakes Region Planning Commission, Inc. in Meredith, New Hampshire. The grant, awarded on August 12, 2024, will fund technical assistance, training, and research activities related to solid waste disposal facilities and environmental management in rural areas. The goal is to reduce water pollution and improve solid waste management practices. The grant supports the Lakes Region Planning Commission's efforts to evaluate landfill conditions, enhance operator skills, reduce waste streams, and develop closure plans for active or decommissioned landfills in the region. As a local government-owned inter-municipal organization, the Lakes Region Planning Commission has established itself as a key recipient of federal grants targeting environmental and sustainable community initiatives.