Grants Reward 171 Communities Statewide for Recycling Efforts
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell
today said 171 Pennsylvania communities will share grants totaling more
than $5.5 million for their recycling efforts in 2004.
"Recycling is a simple decision, yet it can have profound benefits for
our environment," Governor Rendell said. "Recycle today, carpool in a
high-mileage vehicle tomorrow, purchase zero-pollution electricity
generated from Pennsylvania wind farms next week.
"It is important for us to stay dedicated to the cause of conservation
and to reducing waste and inefficiency.
"Reducing waste and conserving natural resources also help our economy
and improve quality of life," Governor Rendell said. "I am honored to award
these grants to communities that are supporting the environment and our
economy through their recycling programs."
Pennsylvania's recycling industry is a leader in employment, payroll
and sales. More than 3,200 recycling and reuse businesses and organizations
generate more than $18 billion in gross annual sales and provide jobs for
more than 81,000 employees at an annual payroll of approximately $2.9
billion. These businesses add more than $305 million in taxes to the state
treasury.
"These grants give Pennsylvania communities a direct incentive to
recycle," Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty said. "The
more they recycle, the more they receive in recycling performance grants. I
encourage local officials to use this money to support even stronger
municipal recycling programs, which play an essential role in environmental
protection and economic growth in communities across the state."
In 2004, Pennsylvania recovered nearly 4.8 million tons of recyclable
materials. The economic value of remaking those materials into new and
useful products exceeded $113 million. Communities avoided some $260
million in disposal costs based on the estimated statewide average disposal
cost of $54 per ton.
Pennsylvania's recycling efforts also save energy, reduce air and water
pollution, and limit the need for virgin materials in manufacturing.
Pennsylvania's 2004 recycling efforts saved almost 66 trillion British
thermal units (BTUs) of energy, enough to power 643,000 homes for one year
in Pennsylvania or the equivalent of conserving 531 million gallons of
gasoline.
DEP has approved 747 of 793 recycling performance grant applications
and awarded $15.8 million for calendar year 2004 recycling. Additional
grant awards will be announced in the coming months.
For more information on recycling grants or to download a grant
application, visit DEP's Web site at http://www.depweb.state.pa.us,
Keyword: "Recycling Grants."
The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public
education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing
economic investment to support our communities and businesses. To find out
more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly
newsletter, visit his Web site at: http://www.governor.state.pa.us.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a list of the $5,554,257 awarded in
recycling performance grants.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Bellevue - $1,548
Bethel Park - $16,982
Brentwood - $6,408
Bridgeville - $874
Coraopolis - $631
Dormont - $11,600
Elizabeth Township - $1,156
Harrison Township - $9,537
Indiana Township - $17,372
Jefferson Hills - $6,227
Kennedy Township - $14,633
Monroeville - $65,053
North Fayette Township - $3,052
O'Hara Township - $16,886
Pleasant Hills - $2,952
Robinson Township - $18,189
Ross Township - $67,961
South Park Township - $1,820
Stowe Township - $1,827
Turtle Creek - $568
Twin Rivers Council of Governments - $1,693
Upper St. Clair Township - $28,975
West Deer Township - $6,554
West Mifflin - $28,448
BEAVER COUNTY
Aliquippa - $1,018
Ambridge - $3,404
Bridgewater - $1,689
Brighton Township - $10,083
Franklin Township - $1,698
Hanover Township - $126
Midland - $417
Monaca - $5,198
Patterson Heights - $28
Rochester Township - $1,986
BERKS COUNTY
Berks County - $18,548
Birdsboro - $3,541
Maidencreek Township - $17,217
Reading - $170,034
BLAIR COUNTY
Altoona - $40,091
BUCKS COUNTY
Falls Township - $86,086
Haycock Township - $5,349
Lower Makefield Township - $73,982
BUTLER COUNTY
Butler Township - $48,807
Saxonburg - $3,612
Seven Fields - $2,531
CAMBRIA COUNTY
Cambria County Solid Waste Authority - $19,658
CARBON COUNTY
Carbon County - $31,603
CENTRE COUNTY
Centre County Solid Waste Authority - $293,321
CHESTER COUNTY
Caln Township - $19,052
Central Chester County Recycling Authority - $810
Charlestown Township - $9,502
East Goshen Township - $54,374
Easttown Township - $63,409
Oxford - $3,318
West Caln Township - $3,175
West Goshen Township - $58,685
West Whiteland Township - $498,268
CLEARFIELD COUNTY
Clearfield - $12,672
Clearfield County - $23,621
Dubois - $6,047
CLINTON COUNTY
Clinton County Solid Waste Authority - $43,216
Lock Haven - $11,918
COLUMBIA COUNTY
Berwick - $15,963
CRAWFORD COUNTY
Crawford County - $58,468
Titusville - $2,093
DAUPHIN COUNTY
Derry Township - $183,289
Steelton - $2,815
Susquehanna Township - $49,482
Swatara Township - $71,058
DELAWARE COUNTY
Aldan - $6,457
Aston Township - $23,177
Collingdale - $1,831
Folcroft - $12,024
Lansdowne - $15,675
Prospect Park - $3,186
Sharon Hill - $19,601
Springfield Township - $163,066
Upper Chichester Township - $11,892
ELK COUNTY
Elk County - $24,388
ERIE COUNTY
Corry - $14,494
Erie - $215,451
Erie County - $9,855
Harborcreek Township - $39,468
Wesleyville - $2,339
FAYETTE COUNTY
Fayette County - $796
Jefferson Township - $82
Smithfield - $122
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Antrim Township - $7,544
Montgomery Township - $711
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
Carbondale - $9,565
Dickson - $46,646
Elmhurst Township - $522
Mayfield - $6,951
Scott Township - $10,106
LANCASTER COUNTY
Lancaster - $108,065
Manheim - $6,429
Manheim Township - $166,461
LAWRENCE COUNTY
Lawrence County - $3,988
Lawrence County - $5,272
Shenango Township - $4,028
LEBANON COUNTY
Annville Township - $4,848
Lebanon - $49,819
Lebanon County - $63,082
North Lebanon Township - $21,463
South Londonderry Township - $3,327
Union Township - $69,917
LEHIGH COUNTY
Allentown - $487,910
Lower Macungie Township - $69,157
Upper Milford Township - $6,713
LUZERNE COUNTY
Exeter - $60,832
Freeland - $1,205
Hazleton - $14,147
Newport Township - $963
Pittston Township - $20,023
Plains Township - $31,871
West Pittston - $17,670
White Haven - $2,690
Wilkes-Barre - $112,975
Wilkes-Barre Township - $39,012
Wright Township - $10,771
MONROE COUNTY
Delaware Water Gap - $345
East Stroudsburg - $143,284
Middle Smithfield Township - $5,589
Mount Pocono - $12,188
Smithfield Township - $2,894
Tunkhannock Township - $5,472
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Douglass Township - $56,801
Lansdale - $51,200
Lower Pottsgrove Township - $43,121
New Hanover Township - $8,820
Schwenksville - $831
Skippack Township - $15,200
Springfield Township - $131,639
Upper Dublin Township - $116,730
MONTOUR COUNTY
Mahoning Township - $10,763
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Allen Township - $5,035
Bethlehem Township - $8,646
Hanover Township - $113,889
Palmer Township - $118,660
Wilson - $8,245
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Sunbury City Municipal Authority - $30,232
West Chillisquaque Township - $5,107
PERRY COUNTY
Perry County - $5,311
PIKE COUNTY
Pike County - $32,475
POTTER COUNTY
Potter County Solid Waste Authority - $3,875
SNYDER COUNTY
Beavertown - $43
Freeburg - $97
Selinsgrove - $6,429
Union Township - $73
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
Mahanoy City - $1,213
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
Susquehanna County - $15,856
SULLIVAN COUNTY
Dushore - $924
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Canonsburg - $10,031
Canton Township - $2,961
Carroll Township - $3,092
North Strabane Township - $15,743
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Derry Township - $1,382
Hempfield Township - $30,447
Ligonier - $1,853
Monessen - $3,344
Mount Pleasant Township - $599
Unity Township - $6,077
Vandergrift - $485
YORK COUNTY
Dallastown - $2,369
East Prospect - $1,871
Jacobus - $1,503
Red Lion - $12,344
Stewartstown - $1,415
Windsor Township - $55,954
Yoe - $1,363
York - $49,642
CONTACT: Kate Philips
717-783-1116
Charlie Young, DEP
717-787-1323
SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
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CONTACT:
Kate Philips, Pennsylvania Office of the
Governor, +1-717-783-1116, or Charlie Young, DEP, +1-717-787-1323
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