Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants (SWIFR)

February 26, 2024

Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants are a new program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to improve recycling and other post-consumer materials management, implement circular economy strategies, and improve local waste management systems. The BIL provides $275 million for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grants to support Building a Better America. This is allocated as $55 million per year from Fiscal Years 2022 to 2026 to remain available until expended. EPA was provided an additional $2.5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 funding to implement the program.

Lessons Learned from Recycling Grant Winners

Febraury 27, 2024

Webinar Recording and Summary
Q&As from Lessons Learned from Recycling Grant Winners (forthcoming)
Creative Ways to Use Recycling Grants

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The Clean Ports Program

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