00E03612
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
Description:
This agreement provides funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). EPA's Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants for political subdivisions of states and territories will fund activities that will result in a significant decrease in the generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) and/or an increase in the diversion of MSW from landfills and incineration, as well as fund innovative solutions and programs that provide or increase access to prevention, reuse, mechanical recycling, anaerobic digestion, and composting.
The revitalization project for the North Minneapolis Transfer Station, led by the City of Minneapolis, Division of Solid Waste and Recycling, aims to transform the station into a functional residential resource recovery and waste disposal site within an underserved community. Through redesign and repair efforts, the project will tackle persistent issues related to stormwater and wastewater management, mitigate concerns associated with underground fuel storage tanks, and optimize the facility for its most effective and beneficial use.
Activities:
This initiative encompasses a comprehensive set of measures aimed at modernizing and enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of waste management systems in the City of Minneapolis while fostering community engagement. This includes upgrading the main building infrastructure for resource recovery, constructing a covered drop-off area for construction and demolition materials, and installing a scale house for public interaction. Safety measures such as fire suppression systems will be implemented alongside the acquisition of essential equipment for site operations. Miscellaneous site improvements, including utility enhancements and traffic flow optimization, will be undertaken, alongside reconditioning the transfer station building and improving wastewater disposal and stormwater management systems.
Outdated infrastructure, such as the fuel island and canopy, will be demolished, and capacity for self-haul drop-off will be expanded, focusing on recyclable items and community input. Community engagement efforts will involve soliciting input on materials of high importance for collection, reuse, or recycling, and promoting the program citywide. Through these initiatives, the City of Minneapolis seeks to modernize its waste management infrastructure, promote safety and sustainability, and foster a collaborative approach to waste reduction within the community.
Subrecipient:
No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes:
The project aims to achieve several key deliverables and outcomes, including a significant increase in annual transactions at the North Transfer Station, leading to optimized self-haul program usage, and a higher diversion rate of materials collected, with a target of 60% or more. Additionally, the project seeks to achieve a zero landfill rate for construction and demolition materials, reduce residential garbage generation to less than 0.78 tons per household annually, and decrease reported illegal dumping incidents by 20% or more in targeted areas, mitigating environmental contamination. Furthermore, the complete abatement of onsite underground storage tanks will contribute to land restoration and prevent environmental harm, while the installation of best management practices for wastewater and stormwater systems will improve management on-site.
The intended beneficiaries include the City of Minneapolis, which will directly benefit from enhanced waste management services, as well as disadvantaged communities, ensuring equitable access to resources. Moreover, the project will create a minimum of six new full-time permanent positions, fostering job creation and economic growth within the community.
This agreement provides funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). EPA's Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants for political subdivisions of states and territories will fund activities that will result in a significant decrease in the generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) and/or an increase in the diversion of MSW from landfills and incineration, as well as fund innovative solutions and programs that provide or increase access to prevention, reuse, mechanical recycling, anaerobic digestion, and composting.
The revitalization project for the North Minneapolis Transfer Station, led by the City of Minneapolis, Division of Solid Waste and Recycling, aims to transform the station into a functional residential resource recovery and waste disposal site within an underserved community. Through redesign and repair efforts, the project will tackle persistent issues related to stormwater and wastewater management, mitigate concerns associated with underground fuel storage tanks, and optimize the facility for its most effective and beneficial use.
Activities:
This initiative encompasses a comprehensive set of measures aimed at modernizing and enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of waste management systems in the City of Minneapolis while fostering community engagement. This includes upgrading the main building infrastructure for resource recovery, constructing a covered drop-off area for construction and demolition materials, and installing a scale house for public interaction. Safety measures such as fire suppression systems will be implemented alongside the acquisition of essential equipment for site operations. Miscellaneous site improvements, including utility enhancements and traffic flow optimization, will be undertaken, alongside reconditioning the transfer station building and improving wastewater disposal and stormwater management systems.
Outdated infrastructure, such as the fuel island and canopy, will be demolished, and capacity for self-haul drop-off will be expanded, focusing on recyclable items and community input. Community engagement efforts will involve soliciting input on materials of high importance for collection, reuse, or recycling, and promoting the program citywide. Through these initiatives, the City of Minneapolis seeks to modernize its waste management infrastructure, promote safety and sustainability, and foster a collaborative approach to waste reduction within the community.
Subrecipient:
No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.
Outcomes:
The project aims to achieve several key deliverables and outcomes, including a significant increase in annual transactions at the North Transfer Station, leading to optimized self-haul program usage, and a higher diversion rate of materials collected, with a target of 60% or more. Additionally, the project seeks to achieve a zero landfill rate for construction and demolition materials, reduce residential garbage generation to less than 0.78 tons per household annually, and decrease reported illegal dumping incidents by 20% or more in targeted areas, mitigating environmental contamination. Furthermore, the complete abatement of onsite underground storage tanks will contribute to land restoration and prevent environmental harm, while the installation of best management practices for wastewater and stormwater systems will improve management on-site.
The intended beneficiaries include the City of Minneapolis, which will directly benefit from enhanced waste management services, as well as disadvantaged communities, ensuring equitable access to resources. Moreover, the project will create a minimum of six new full-time permanent positions, fostering job creation and economic growth within the community.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
City Of Minneapolis was awarded
SWIFR Grant: Minneapolis Waste Management Revitalization
Cooperative Agreement 00E03612
worth $4,000,000
from EPA Region 5: Chicago in January 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Minneapolis Minnesota United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 66.920 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Infrastructure Grants.
$2,779,320 (41.0%) of this Cooperative Agreement was funded by non-federal sources.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity Solid Waste Infrastructure For Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program for Political Subdivisions of States and Territories.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 4/8/24
Period of Performance
1/1/24
Start Date
12/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$4.0M
Federal Obligation
$2.8M
Non-Federal Obligation
$6.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
00E03612
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
City Or Township Government
Awarding Office
68HF05 REGION 5 (GRANTS OFFICE)
Funding Office
68U000 REGION 5 (FUNDING OFFICE)
Awardee UEI
ZEL3HB6H7B24
Awardee CAGE
1HDD1
Performance District
MN-05
Senators
Amy Klobuchar
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
Modified: 4/8/24