Local solid waste financial assistance program grants

The Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance program provides funding to local governments for solid and hazardous waste planning and implementation, as well as enforcement of solid waste rules and regulations.

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Funding cycle

Amount of funding available: $24 million
Funding allocated:
Grant award limit: Formula based allocation
Amount of matching funds required: 25 percent

Applications are not being accepted at this time.

Applications are anticipated to be accepted April 11, 2023 8 a.m. through May 9, 2023 5 p.m.

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Funding is available for the following entities:

Eligible local governments — typically counties, cities, or jurisdictional health departments

Enforce solid waste rules and regulations
Develop and maintain local solid and hazardous waste plans
Implement eligible programs in local solid and hazard waste plans, including:
- Moderate risk waste
- Waste reduction and recycling
- Organics

More information about this funding program

Contact information

Tami Ramsey
LSWFA fund coordinator
tami.ramsey@ecy.wa.gov
360-628-4261

Michelle Mulrony
Grant manager, Central Region
michelle.mulrony@ecy.wa.gov
509-406-3959
Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Yakima counties

Steven Gimpel
Grant manager, Eastern Region
steven.gimpel@ecy.wa.gov
509-934-5483
Columbia, Franklin, Spokane, Walla Walla, Whitman counties

Paula Wesch
Grant manager, Eastern Region
paula.wesch@ecy.wa.gov
509-939-6119
Adams, Asotin, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens counties

Olivia Carros
Grant manager, Northwest Region
olivia.carros@ecy.wa.gov
360-995-3980
Island, Kitsap, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties, and some King County cities

Diana Wadley
Grant manager, Northwest Region
diana.wadley@ecy.wa.gov
425-429-4639
King and San Juan counties, and some King County cities (including Seattle)

Peter Lyon. Interim
Grant manager, Southwest Region
peter.lyon@ecy.wa.gov
360-515-8348
Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Pierce, Wahkiakum counties

Laura Busby
Grant manager, Southwest Region
laura.busby@ecy.wa.gov
360-280-5088
Clark, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston counties

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