Waste Dive
6 March 2026
EPA properly awarded $1.5B of now-terminated grants, IG says
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
A report released by the U.S. EPA’s Office of the Inspector General validated the process used to award $1.5 billion in grant funding. Environmental groups say its further evidence they should not have been terminated.
Key Takeaways
- • EPA properly awarded $1.5B of now-terminated grants, IG says.
- • Environmental groups say its further evidence they should not have been terminated.