Investing in America through the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling
State and Territory Grant Fact Sheet
Illinois

Grant Recipient Information	EPA Information

Name: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Region: EPA Region 5

Highlights

•	Conduct a comprehensive statewide generation and waste characterization study.

•	Develop a detailed report based on the waste characterization study outlining end-of-life
management and material composition.

Overview of Illinois' Planned Activities

Illinois will produce a comprehensive study detailing the tons of municipal solid waste generated by
material type in Illinois and how those materials are handled at the end of their life. Following the
completion of this study, Illinois will develop a detailed report on material streams, generation
location, and greenhouse gas emission reduction data associated with the management of the
materials in the state. The data from the study also will enable Illinois EPA to target the use of state
funds based on the material composition results.

SWIFR Grants for States and Territories

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 can be used to develop or update plans to advance
post-consumer materials management, implement those plans, and to improve data collection
efforts. 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 Illinois once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.

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