Vermont Department of Economic Development #77289

Vermont HHP Collection Cost Reimbursement for Eligible Solid Waste Entities

Vermont is offering reimbursement funding to eligible solid waste entities for household hazardous product collection activities. - Government buyer: Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC); the program is associated with the Waste Management & Prevention Division, and the attachment identifies the Administration and Innovation Division. Renee Pszyk is named in the attachment. - Opportunity: Funding for 28 eligible Vermont Solid Waste Management Entities (SWMEs) with approved Solid Waste Implementation Plans. This is a reimbursement opportunity, not a purchase of goods or services. - Funding: Up to $1.5 million total is available, reimbursing up to 41% of eligible household hazardous product (HHP) costs. - Eligible activities and costs: Staff and contractor labor, required training and medical monitoring, collection events, transportation and safe management or disposal of HHP and Very Small Quantity Generator materials, public outreach and education, HHP facility operations, materials and supplies, and eligible equipment costs. Collection must be free and accessible. - Notable requirements: Expenses must relate to HHP activities; non-HHP costs are excluded. Certain equipment purchases and repairs exceeding $3,000 but below $25,000 per item per year require State pre-approval; costs exceeding $25,000 per item per year are ineligible. Applicants must document costs and provide required reports. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named; no specific products, models, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested.

Description

The State seeks applications from 28 Solid Waste Management Entities with approved Solid Waste Implementation Plans for reimbursement of 41% of eligible household hazardous product collection costs. Up to $1,500,000 is available, and eligible costs must be incurred between January 1 and December 31, 2027. The funding supports municipal household hazardous product collection and related eligible activities under Vermont’s HHP Extended Producer Responsibility law. Applications are due November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

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