The Solid Waste Bureau administers two grant programs that assist communities and other entities with projects that result in a cleaner and healthier New Mexico.

Applications are available on the NMED Forms page.

Recycling and Illegal Dumping Fund

The Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) grant provides funding for the prevention and abatement of illegal dumpsites and promoting environmentally sound methods for reuse and recycling.

Grants are available to:

  • Municipalities
  • Counties
  • Solid waste authorities
  • Pueblos, tribes, and nations
  • Land grant communities
  • Cooperative associations (as defined in the Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act)

Ineligible entities are encouraged to partner with eligible entities.

About $800,000 is available annually for:

  • Offsetting the cost of scrap tire collection and recycling
  • Abating illegal dumpsites
  • Establishing recycling facilities
  • Developing recycling infrastructure
  • Purchasing equipment for recycling and scrap tire management
  • Performing marketing regarding recycling and scrap tire management
  • Providing educational outreach regarding scrap tire management, recycling, and illegal dumping
  • Purchasing products produced by a recycling facility
  • Contracting with vendors to promote recycling

At least two-thirds of budgeted grant money in each fiscal year is allocated to scrap tire abatement and recycling programs, and one-third is allocated to abatement of illegal dumping and recycling of other solid wastes. Matching funds and in-kind contributions are not required but are encouraged.

Projects are funded on a fiscal year cycle, July 1 to June 30. Funded projects must be completed within the fiscal year.

Solid Waste Facility Grant Fund

To assist New Mexico solid waste facilities to implement projects that will help protect the health of the environment and residents of New Mexico now and for future generations. Funding for the Solid Waste Facility Grant is made available by revenues from penalties associated with Solid Waste Bureau enforcement actions. The grant program is authorized by the New Mexico Solid Waste Act, Section 74-9-40.C NMSA 1978, and Solid Waste Rules, 20.9.25 NMAC. The purpose of this grant is to enable development, engineering, construction, and operation of solid waste facilities and systems throughout the state.

This funding is available to:

Only the following entities may apply for Solid Waste Facility Grant funding:

  • Counties
  • Municipalities
  • Solid waste authorities

Examples of eligible projects include:

  • Environmental monitoring wells (groundwater, methane)
  • Final closure design and certifications; purchase of materials for final cover
  • Traffic flow improvements at landfills, transfer stations, collection centers
  • Weather stations
  • Equipment purchases
  • Litter control mechanisms
  • Site surveys, engineering plans

Prioritization of awards is based on criteria described in 20.9.25.10 NMAC.

Multiple eligible entities may submit a grant application jointly. Ineligible entities may partner with an eligible entity.

Please contact the NMED Solid Waste Bureau to discuss how expenses associated with the proposed project may fit within eligible expenses. Eligible expenses are described in 20.9.25.9(C)(1) NMAC and include, but are not limited to:

  • Planning for the development of a regional solid waste disposal facility or for regional disposal services
  • Costs of engineering feasibility reports, contracted engineering design, inspection of construction, special engineering services which includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals
  • Contracted facility construction, operation or system operation

Projects are funded on a fiscal year cycle, July 1 to June 30. Funded projects must be completed within the fiscal year.

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Ph: 505-827-0197

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