Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
The Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025 aims to improve recycling access, particularly in underserved communities. It establishes a pilot grant program where the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award grants to states, local governments, Indian Tribes, and public-private partnerships. These grants will be used to invest in recycling infrastructure, such as transfer stations and curbside collection programs, with a focus on a ‘hub-and-spoke’ model to connect communities to existing recycling facilities.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pilot grant program administered by the EPA.
- Grants will be awarded competitively to eligible entities.
- Prioritizes projects in communities with limited recycling infrastructure (less than one materials recovery facility within 75 miles).
- Grants can be used to increase transfer stations, expand curbside recycling, and leverage public-private partnerships.
- Minimum grant amount is $500,000, with a maximum of $15,000,000.
- At least 70% of funds are set aside for projects in single or multiple underserved communities.
- Eligible entities may receive up to a 90% federal share of project costs, with potential waivers.
- The EPA will report to Congress on the program's implementation and impact on recycling rates.
Who is affected
- State and local governments
- Indian Tribes
- Residents of underserved communities
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