Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty announced the availability of Recycling Development and Implementation Grants to help finance municipal recycling programs.
Recycling Development and Implementation Grants reimburse local governments for the cost of municipal recycling and composting programs. Municipalities are eligible for 90 percent funding of approved recycling program costs. Grants of up to $500,000 are available. Grant applications must be received or postmarked by June 17.
In February, DEP awarded 162 Recycling Development and Implementation Grants totaling $20 million to ensure that recycling continues to be a strong contributor to the state's economy.
Pennsylvania's recycling and reuse industry leads the nation in employment, payroll and sales numbers. More than 3,247 recycling and reuse businesses and organizations generated more than $18.4 billion in gross annual sales, paid $305 million in taxes and provided jobs for more than 81,322 employees at an annual payroll of approximately $2.9 billion.
The following is a list by county of the $3.8 million awarded in recycling performance grants.
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