1. Regional Solid Waste Grants Program
Waste Permits Division
May 2017

2. Overview
The Regional Solid Waste Grants Program implements section of the Texas Health and Safety Code by passing through appropriated funds to the 24 Councils of Governments (COGs) throughout Texas.

3. Funding Allocations
Funds are distributed to each of the 24 COGs based on a formula taking into account population, geographic area, percentage of solid waste fee revenue generated within each region, and public health needs.

4. 24 Regional Councils of Governments

5. Fund Use The COGs use the funds to:
Maintain a Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
Maintain a solid waste advisory committee
Reviews municipal solid waste permit applications and registrations
Provide technical assistance to local governments
Provide education, training, and outreach
Conduct sub-grant pass-through solicitations, awards, and administration

6. Entities that are Eligible to Apply for Grant Funds
Cities
Counties
COGs
School Districts
Other State authorized districts/authorities with responsibility for solid waste and water quality planning

7. Eligible Project Categories
Local Enforcement
Litter and Illegal Dumping Cleanup
Source Reduction and Recycling
Local Solid Waste Management Plans
Citizen’s Collection Stations, “Small” Registered Transfer Stations*
Household Hazardous Waste Management*
Technical Studies
Educational and Training Projects
Other Types of MSW Projects
(*Certain projects may require additional approval from TCEQ permitting/regulatory programs)

8. FY 2014/2015 Project Results

9. TCEQ Waste Permits Division
Questions?
Cheryl Untermeyer
TCEQ Waste Permits Division
12100 Park 35 Circle MC 126
Austin, Texas 78753