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Household Hazardous Waste Management

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Collection Programs
Funding for Programs for Tribes
Resources in the Pacific Southwest

Unused household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste." Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides, that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs

National Information

Household Hazardous Waste and Disposal Options

Household Hazardous Waste Collection: A Program Guide for Tribal Governments (PDF) (20 pp, 820K). This manual describes options for developing a household hazardous waste collection and disposal program for Pacific Southwest tribes. If you would like to order free hard copies of this publication, please email or call Heather White (white.heather@epa.gov) or (415) 972-3384.

Funding for Household Hazardous Waste Programs for Tribes

Hazardous Waste Grant Program

Description: The Hazardous Waste Grant Program for Indian Country provides capacity building grants to federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations. Its goal is to encourage comprehensive integrated hazardous waste management practices that are protective of human health and the environment by:
- building tribal capacity for developing and implementing hazardous waste activities;
- developing tribal organizational infrastructure;
- achieving economic sustainability of tribal hazardous waste programs; and
- building partnerships among tribes, federal agencies, states and local communities.
Cycle Dates: Proposals usually due in the summer.
Award Amount: Individual awards can be up to $79,500. Approximately 4 grants are awarded each year.

EPA – Region 9 General Assistance Program Grant

Lead acid battery illegally dumped on tribal land. Household hazardous waste, when improperly managed, can pose a threat to human health and the environment

Description: The General Assistance Program (GAP) can fund household hazardous waste implementation projects.
Cycle Dates: Announcement is generally available at the end of October, with initial proposals due to the EPA Regional office at the end of January.
Award Amount: Funds available range by project type.
- Sample Household Hazardous Waste Workplan (PDF) (2 pp, 32K)

EPA – Region 9 Resource Conservation Funds Program

Description Funds can support development of household hazardous waste management plans and codes, hazardous waste reduction plans, community outreach and education programs, waste management feasibility studies, and pilot projects to develop sustainable integrated waste management programs, including household hazardous waste collection projects. Funds typically fund a new position, contractual assistance, supplies and outreach materials, travel, and training assistance. Funds generally cannot be used to purchase capital equipment or cleanup contaminated sites.
Cycle Dates: Solicitation is generally available by the end of January, with proposals due at the end of March each year.
Award Amount: Individual awards typically range from $20,000 - $60,000. Approximately 3 or 4 grants are awarded each year.

CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery) – Household Hazardous Waste & Used Oil Grants

Description: The Household Hazardous Waste grants are available to help local governments establish or expand HHW collection programs. California Indian reservations and rancherias with direct responsibility for HHW management are eligible. California Integrated Waste Management Board also offers used oil collection grants.
Cycle Dates: Applications are due in the Spring.
Award Amount: Individual awards typically range from $50,000 - $150,000.

Household Hazardous Waste Resources in the Pacific Southwest

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers

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Household Hazardous Waste Resources