Investing in America through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants Community Grant Fact Sheet Ontario, California (Region 9) Grant Recipient Information Name: City of Ontario, CA Project Title: City of Ontario SWIFR Program EPA Information Region: EPA Region 9 Grant Funding: $3,571,064 The City of Ontario will establish new recycling collection routes and optimize materials management infrastructure through the purchase of recycling equipment such as electric trucks, electric vehicle charging stations, bins and carts, a power steam wash machine, and software to enhance zero waste strategies. The project will also create a digital food donation marketplace for businesses and nearby nonprofits and expand source separation of organic food waste and mixed recyclables by distributing carts and bins to residents and businesses in the city. The proposed project facilitates the city's compliance with California Senate Bill 1383. 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. The new 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 of materials; fund infrastructure, technology or other improvements; support and enhance end-markets for the use of recycled commodities; and/or increase the diversion, recycling rate and quality of materials collected for municipal solid waste. These grants align with the Administration's Justice^ Initiative, a commitment to promote environmental justice at the highest levels of the federal government and advance the Agency's commitment to delivering justice and equity for all. EPA will make the award to the City of Ontario once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied. SWIFR State Grant Program Fact Sheet Link to California SWIFR State Grant Fact Sheet Highlights • Improvement of outdated infrastructure for recycling collection • Digital food donation software www.ppa.gov/infrastructurp/SWIFR EPA 530-F-23-007-tt Novpmbpr 2023 ------- |