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Tribal Solid and Hazardous Waste

The Region 10 Tribal Solid and Hazardous Waste Team works with tribes to develop safe and effective waste management programs. We provide technical assistance, training and grants to tribes and help build stakeholder partnerships to solve waste problems.

• Grants and Funding – Information about grants, loans and other funding for tribal solid waste projects at EPA and other federal agencies.
• Solid Waste Management Plans – Guidelines, trainings, and templates for developing tribal solid waste management plans.
• Success Stories - Stories and case studies of tribes improving waste management in their communities.
• Tribal Green Building and Energy – Information on tribal green building funding and resources, energy efficiency, waste to energy and other green projects.
• Tribal Waste Sites (Open Dumps, Transfer Stations, Landfills) – Technical assistance and tools for tribes on waste reduction, recycling and composting.

Regional Contacts	Email	Phone Number
Fran Stefan - National Policy & Program Expert, and Team Lead	stefan.fran@epa.gov	206-553-6639
Ted Jacobson - Technical Assistance–Tribes in AK	tjacobson@ruralcap.com	907-865-7363
Al La Tourette - Technical Assistance–Tribes in ID, OR, WA	latourette.al@epa.gov	206-553-8202
Elaine Welk - Planning and Training–Tribes in AK, ID, OR, WA	welk.2008@gmail.com	509-701-0772

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