Senator Robbins, Representative Stevenson Announce Grant to Help Grove City Pay for Recycling

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2004
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Senator Robbins, Representative Stevenson Announce Grant to Help Grove City Pay for Recycling

Harrisburg – State Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) and Representative Dick Stevenson (R-8) today announced the approval of a state grant to support recycling in Gove City.

The lawmakers said the $7,994 Recycling Performance Grant is based on the total tons recycled by Grove City as well as its overall recycling rate for 2002. The overall recycling rate factors in the types of materials recycled.

"The Commonwealth plays a major role in assisting communities in their recycling efforts, and this grant will help Grove City cover the cost of meeting state requirements," said Robbins.

"By working with local communities in this manner, Pennsylvania can have successful recycling initiatives that do not overburden boroughs and townships," said Stevenson.

The Recycling Performance Grant Program is administered by the state Department of Environmental Protection. The program provides incentives to help communities increase their recycling rates and exceed the statewide goal of recycling 35 percent of all municipal waste.

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