Solid waste management grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $139,000 Solid Waste Management Grant to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to provide technical assistance, training, and research activities related to solid waste disposal facilities and environmental management in rural areas. This one-year project grant, awarded on Aug 29, 2024, supports USM's efforts to evaluate landfill conditions, enhance operator skills, reduce waste streams, and develop closure plans for active or decommissioned landfills in rural communities across Mississippi. As a doctoral-level research university with expertise in areas like oceanography, polymer science, and environmental monitoring, USM is well-positioned to deliver specialized services that reduce water pollution and improve solid waste management practices in rural areas, in alignment with the Solid Waste Management Grants program's objectives.