Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act

Overview: HR 5846, Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act, Introduced in House, Introduced on October 28, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to reauthorize and expand the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program, which provides federal funding to state and local governments for improving recycling infrastructure and increasing recycling rates.

Key Provisions:
- Reauthorizes the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program for an additional 5 years
- Increases the total authorized funding from $500 million to $1 billion over the 5-year period
- Expands the eligible uses of grant funds to include the development of new recycling facilities, the modernization of existing facilities, and the implementation of public education campaigns
- Requires grant recipients to report on the environmental and economic impacts of their projects

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- State and local governments would have access to increased federal funding to upgrade their recycling infrastructure
- Recycling facilities and waste management companies would benefit from the investment in new technologies and equipment
- Residents in communities with improved recycling programs would be able to recycle more materials, reducing waste sent to landfills

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently awaiting further action. If passed, the reauthorized grant program would be implemented starting in the 2026 fiscal year.