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EPA Selects Two New York Indian Nations to Receive Solid Waste Grants as part
of America Recycles Day
On America Recycles Day and Anniversary of President Biden’s Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law, EPA announces grants funded in part by the largest
recycling investment in 30 years
NEW YORK (November 16, 2023) – Today, the US. Environmental Protection Agency
selected the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Seneca Nation of Indians to
receive a total of almost $2 million in Solid Waste for Recycling Grants.
These grants, which are part of President Biden’s Investing in America
agenda, will expand recycling infrastructure and education for waste
management systems across both nations.
“Today, on America Recycles Day, we are putting historic recycling
investments into communities, made possible by President Biden’s Investing
in America agenda,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Two years
ago today, the President signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and with it,
unleashed unprecedented funding to enable Tribes and communities to update
recycling and composting infrastructure, while also advancing education
programs to increase recycling rates and reduce waste.”
“These grants will support the Indian Nations’ efforts to advance
environmentally sound waste management and infrastructure,” said EPA
Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “These grants help meet a critical
need for these nations and support pathways in waste reduction and promote
recycling.”
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Tribes and Intertribal
Consortia
The SWIFR grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia will enable Indian
Nations to make improvements to their recycling and waste management systems,
meeting Congress’ goal to create a stronger, more resilient, and
cost-effective U.S. municipal solid waste recycling system. EPA Region 2 has
announced the selection of two Nations to receive just over $1.9 million
through the program.
They include:
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) has been selected to receive $1.5 million.
The SRMT will use the funding to further develop its waste management
infrastructure such as building a food waste composting facility, replace a
diesel generator with an electric grid connection and more. This funding will
complement an existing capital investment project and directly benefit
communities along the St. Lawrence River.
The Seneca Nation of Indians has been selected to receive $457,888 to
establish partnerships with community-based organizations, expand food waste
collection and establish waste reuse opportunities. This grant will support
the creation of four to five jobs and pay the labor needed for food scrap pick
up, equipment and supplies.
These grants reflect the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to
tackling environmental justice and the climate crisis. Many communities with
environmental justice concerns carry a disproportionate environmental and
human health burden from waste managment. As part of President Biden’s
Justice40 Initiative, 100% of the funding allocated in EPA’s SWIFR for
Tribes grants. Increased recycling and recycling education are a step in the
right direction to reduce pollution as natural resource extraction and
processing make up half of all global greenhouse gas emissions that drive the
climate crisis.
To learn more about the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling for Tribes
and Intertribal Consortia funding, please visit: EPA’s Recipients and
Selectees webpage.
America Recycles Day
Today marks both the 29th America Recycles Day, the second anniversary of the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the second anniversary of EPA’s National
Recycling Strategy. The National Recycling Strategy was the first in a series
of EPA strategies devoted to building a circular economy – one that reduces
material use, redesigns materials, products, and services to be less resource
intensive, and recaptures “waste” as a resource to manufacture new
materials and products.
To build upon the goals of the recycling strategy, EPA released the Draft
National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution for public comment in April.
The Draft Strategy outlines steps to reduce pollution during production,
improve management of plastic materials throughout product lifecycles, and
encourage actions to keep plastics out of national waterways and the
environment. Future strategies will address food waste and electronics.
EPA also recently announced over $105 million for the selectees of the
historic SWIFR grants for states and communities. These improvements will
support a circular economy, help lower greenhouse gas emissions, as more
efficient waste management systems are key to reducing energy consumption and
the need for raw materials, while rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure,
powered by well-paying jobs that don’t require four-year degrees.
Visit EPA’s website to learn more ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. 
Follow EPA Region 2 on X and visit our Facebook page. For more information
about EPA Region 2, visit our website.
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