Market Development for Plastic and/or Other Components from E-Waste

This request for proposals (RFP) closed with no applications submitted. (April 2011)

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requests proposals for projects to develop markets in Minnesota for components of e-waste, including plastic. While the ultimate goal of this RFP is to encourage Minnesota-based facilities to process e-waste for a developed market in Minnesota, this grant round is intended for projects that move Minnesota toward that goal, including market assessment, conceptual designs and preliminary engineering for a recycling facility,  financial and business planning, and/or for the purchase of equipment. (CR4485)

Up to $250,000 is available for projects awarded under this grant. Grantees are required to match or provide in-kind services equivalent to 25% of the eligible costs for the project.

For this RFP, the MPCA seeks applicants that have:

1. The ability to construct, finance, and operate a facility to operate in Minnesota
2. Experience with e-waste plastic processing
3. The ability to source material in Minnesota