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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
| State Rep. Steve Santarsiero
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Lower Makefield, Yardley receive $90,000 in recycling grants
HARRISBURG, Dec. 9 -- State Rep. Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, announced that Lower Makefield Township has received a $85,901 grant and Yardley Borough has received a $4,094 grant as a reward for recycling performance and as an incentive to improving recycling rates.
"I commend these communities for the work they do to protect and improve our environment," Santarsiero said. "In addition, local recycling programs such as these help create jobs and support an industry that is an important part of Pennsylvania's economy."
According to DEP, there are 3,803 recycling-related businesses and 52,316 recycling-related jobs in the commonwealth. The businesses have an annual payroll of $2.2 billion.
Lower Makefield Township's grant was based on the community recycling 4,130 tons in 2009 and its population. Yardley's grant was based on the community recycling 240.4 tons in 2009 and its population.
The grants were awarded under the Recycling Performance Grant Program of Act 101 of 1988.
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