Solid Waste Trust Fund Grant Program

The Solid Waste Trust Fund (SWTF) Grant Program furthers the goals of the SWTF by providing financial support for projects that meet the requirements described in O.C.G.A. § 12-8-27.1 and O.C.G.A. § 12-8-37.1 of the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act (Act), and Rule 391-3-21.17 of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia (Rules).  

FY25 SWTF Grant Program Updates

Georgia EPD is pleased to announce the following updates for the SWTF Grant Program. 

Proposed FY25 Grant Cycle Schedule

Applications for the FY25 Recycling and Waste Diversion (RWD) and Tire Products (Tire) Grants will be accepted through the SWTF Grant Program Administration Portal starting August 15, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Please visit each grant website (links below) for more information.

SWTF Grant Program Administration Portal 

The SWTF Grant Program Administration Portal is an online grant management platform. Previously, applications, reports, and reimbursement requests were downloaded by applicants and awardees and then emailed to SWTF Grant Program staff. Now, applicants and awardees may complete and submit applications, reports, and reimbursement requests online through the portal. Please visit the SWTF Grant Program Administration Portal website for more information. 

SWTF Grant Program Tracks

There are three unique grant tracks. Each is described below:

  • Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant Program

    The Recycling and Waste Diversion (RWD) Grant provides financial support to projects in Georgia to reduce solid waste, recover valuable materials, support manufacturing, and encourage innovation.

  • Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement

    The Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement (STAR) Program reimburses local governments for the direct costs associated with recycling tires abated in their communities. Eligible projects include right-of-way cleanups, scrap tire collection events, and local government led scrap tire abatement projects. 

  • Tire Products (Tire) Grant

    The Tire Products (Tire) Grant is for projects that incorporate scrap tire-derived products into paving, trail, and playground surfaces or that identify innovative uses for these products through research. The Tire Grant provides financial support to projects in Georgia that reduce solid waste, support manufacturing and market development for scrap tires, and encourage innovation. Awarded grant funds will pay for the direct costs related to the incorporation of tire-derived products into projects that would normally utilize new or virgin materials, or for research projects to support scrap tire innovations.