The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 11 PA Bulletin announcing it is now accepting applications for calendar year 2023 Recycling Performance Grants.  The deadline to apply is December 31.

Based on available funding for the calendar year 2023 Performance Grant program, the award formula will remain the same as last year.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information.

For more information, visit DEP's Recycling Financial Assistance webpage.  Questions should be directed to Mark Vottero at mvottero@pa.gov or call (717) 772-5719.

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[Posted: May 10, 2024]

5/13/2024