Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Description:epa's Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Communities Will Fund Projects That Focus on Encouraging Environmentally Sound Post-consumer Materials Management; Fund Projects That Result in a Decrease in the Generation of Municipal Solid Waste And/or an Increase in the Diversion of Municipal Solid Waste From Landfills and Incineration; And/or Fund Projects That Provide or Expand Access to Source Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, Backhaul, Anaerobic Digestion, and Composting for Communities. the Purpose of This Award Is to Provide Funding to the Matanuska-susitna Borough to Conduct a Project That Supports These Elements.activities:the Activities to Be Performed Include: 1) Development and Construction of a Compost Facility; 2) Purchase New Landfill Operating Equipment; 3) Enhance Solid Waste Collection Infrastructure; 4) Install and Construct New Landfill Entrance; Install Concrete Pads and Fencing; 5) Construct Canopy, Buildings, and Scale Houses; and 6) Contract Pre-construction Engineering and Conceptual Design Firm.subrecipient:no Subawards Are Included in This Assistance Agreement.outcomes:completion of These Activities Constitute the Anticipated Deliverables and Will Result in a Cleaner, Healthier Environment, Which Will Benefit and Protect Public Health in the Matanuska-susitna Borough Community Through the Improvement of Solid Waste Management.