South Eastern Council of Governments, South Dakota

Solid Waste Management Program

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Solid Waste Management Program was established to provide grants and loans to solid waste and waste tire management projects. Funds are appropriated annually by the South Dakota Legislature. Applications are reviewed by the staff of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and funding decisions are made by the Board of Water and Natural Resources.

Eligibility requirements:

Completion of a three-year business plan;

Must clearly show how the project will advance the State's solid waste management hierarchy:

Volume reduction at the source;
Recycling and reuse;
Use for energy production; and
Disposal in landfill or combustion for volume reduction

The project must show potential cost savings, public health or environmental benefits in solid waste management, waste tire management or waste tire processing for energy production.

Development of a detailed work plan, time schedule, budget and provisions for a final report.

Deadlines:

1st of April or October