PA DEP Awards $5.5 Million In Grants to Boost Recycling Programs

The state of Pennsylvania is touting its investment of $5.5 million to assist more than 260 local recycling programs in the state.

The commonwealth’s commitment to recycling has helped lead to record collection levels. Two years ago, Pennsylvanians recycled a record 4.86 million tons of municipal waste, saving consumers and industries nearly $263 million in waste disposal costs and providing businesses with materials valued at $577 million. The most recent grants reflect those collection levels.

Recycling performance grants reward communities based on the amount of recyclable materials collected. More cans, jars, newspapers and other materials collected mean larger grants for the recycling programs – and more materials for manufacturers.

DEP has approved 552 of the 800 performance grant applications received for calendar year 2005 recycling. The remaining applications are being reviewed and additional grant awards may be announced in the coming months.

To view the full list of recipients, as well as the grant amount, click on the following link – Grant Recipients