More than 100 municipal recycling programs across the state received additional financial support with the award of nearly $3 million in Recycling Performance Grants announced this week by the Department of Environmental Protection.

The Commonwealth’s commitment to recycling has led to record collection levels and more efficient programs. In 2005, Pennsylvanians recycled a record 4.86 million tons of municipal waste, saving consumers and industries nearly $263 million in disposal costs and providing businesses with materials valued at $577 million.

DEP has approved 658 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.

A list of grants awarded is available online.

12/7/2007