SEPA

Investing in America through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants
Community Grant Fact Sheet
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico

Selected Grant Recipient

Name: Municipality of Trujillo Alto, PR
Project Title: Expansion Project of the
Recycling Program in Rural Areas

EPA Information

Region: EPA Region 2

Grant Funding: $4,000,000

The Municipality of Trujillo Alto will aid the homes and schools of six neighborhoods of Trujillo Alto,

Puerto Rico, that do not receive collection and disposal services for recyclable materials due to lack
of funds, equipment, and personnel. The grant will enable the biweekly collection of organics, paper,
newspaper, cardboard, aluminum, metal, and plastics by purchasing compactor trucks, green waste
trucks, containers, and adding personnel to facilitate curbside collection. This project will result in
the acquisition of over 18,000 recycling containers, collection of 12,000 tons of recyclable material
and more than 2,000 tons of organic material.

SWIFR Grants for Communities

The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides the largest EPA investment in recycling in 30 years to
support National Recycling Strategy implementation and build a circular economy for all. As part of
the Investing in America agenda, this funding supports improvements to waste management
systems and programs, allowing resources to be used more efficiently and reducing the impact on
the climate. SWIFR Community grant funding can be used to establish or optimize collection and
management of materials; fund infrastructure, technology, or other improvements to reduce
contamination; enhance markets for recycled commodities; and increase the diversion, recycling rate
and quality of materials collected for municipal solid waste. These grants also advance the Justice^

Initiative, which aims to ensure that 40% of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments flow
to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution.

EPA will make the award to the municipality of Trujillo Alto once all legal and administrative
requirements are satisfied.

SWIFR State Grant Program Fact Sheet

Puerto Rico SWIFR Grant Fact Sheet

Highlights

•	Total expected funding: $4,000,000.

•	Expands the recycling program to six
neighborhoods that do not receive
collection and disposal services.

•	Creates 18 jobs.

•	Benefits disadvantaged communities.

EPA 530-F-23-007-WW

.ppa.gov/infrastructurp/SWIFR
Spptpmbpr 2023


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