Fiscal Year 2024 Solid Waste Implementation Program (SWIP)

The contract pertains to the Fiscal Year 2024 Solid Waste Implementation Program (SWIP), managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation under the Agency of Natural Resources. It is open to municipalities, groups of municipalities organized as solid waste management districts, or regional planning commissions within Vermont, as defined by 10 V.S.A. § 6618. The primary goal of this grant is to support projects that enhance waste management and recycling efforts for residents and Very Small Quantity Generator businesses. Eligible projects include the collection and management of household hazardous waste, hazardous waste from VSQGs, special waste, and landfill-banned wastes in accordance with the Vermont Materials Management Plan. Additionally, the grant funds initiatives that promote public space recycling, collection of mandatory recyclables, food scraps, yard debris, and clean wood, aligning with the Universal Recycling Law. It also supports projects that implement solid waste management plans as outlined in the Vermont Materials Management Plan, excluding staff costs. The solicitation was posted on January 17, 2024, with a response deadline of February 26, 2024. The NAICS code associated with this program is 562112, indicating a focus on hazardous waste collection and disposal services. Interested parties can contact Mackenzie Boyle via email or phone for further information. The program emphasizes projects that directly benefit local residents and small businesses by improving waste diversion and recycling infrastructure, contributing to Vermont's broader environmental and waste reduction goals.