Solid waste management grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $451,000 Solid Waste Management Grant (CFDA 10.762) to the Solid Waste Training Institute, a non-profit organization headquartered in Kaysville, Utah. The award, dated August 26, 2024, will support the Institute's activities to reduce water pollution and improve solid waste management practices in rural areas. The grant funding will enable the Institute to provide technical assistance, training, and research related to solid waste disposal facilities and environmental management. Key services include evaluating landfill conditions, enhancing operator skills, reducing waste streams, and developing closure plans for active and decommissioned landfills in rural communities, with a focus on areas within the state of Utah. The Solid Waste Training Institute has consistently received federal grant awards under this program since 2014, demonstrating its expertise in delivering comprehensive environmental solutions for small rural communities.