Solid Waste Alternatives Program
Funding provided to reduce the amount of solid waste generated and landfilled in Iowa.
Eligible Project Criteria
Funds can be used for such items as:
Waste reduction equipment and installation.
Recycling, collection, processing or hauling equipment (including installation).
Development, printing and distribution of educational materials.
Planning and implementation of educational forums, workshops, etc.
Purchase and installation of recycled content products.
Salaries directly related to implementation/operation of the project
Additional Requirements and Information
Projects are broken into two groups:
Project request $10,000 or less
Project request greater than $10,000
The program provides financial assistance in the form of forgivable loans, zero interest loans, and 3 percent interest loans.
A 25 percent minimum cash match is required.
Emphasis for selected projects is placed on tonnage avoided or reduced, sustainability and ability to replicate.
Extra consideration is given to applications addressing large or hard-to-manage targeted waste streams.
Source
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Eligible Applicants
Any unit of local government
Public groups
Private groups
Individuals
Application Deadline
January 2
July 1
Award Announcement
Applicants are typically made aware of funding decision within two months of the submission deadline.
Contact Person
Tom Anderson
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Land Quality Bureau
502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 725-8323
Amy Wilken
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Land Quality Bureau
502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 725-8349