Falls Supervisors Seek Recycling Grant  

If you could spend $5,200, but know that you would recoup another $50,000 or more
why wouldn’t you do it?

The Falls Township Supervisors approved a grant writing proposal that’s expected
to substantially pay the Township much more than its initial investment. The fiscally
responsible board, during Monday’s meeting, approved a $5,200 proposal from
F.X. Browne, Inc. for completion of the Township’s annual Act 101 recycling
grant application for 2021.

Falls received more than $50,000 for each of the two previous years.

“It’s well worth it,” Supervisors Chairman Jeff Dence said.

Grant amounts are based on total tonnage for residential and commercial
properties. F.X. Browne, Inc., as part of its proposal, will obtain valid
documentation needed for the application.

The company has submitted the township’s grant applications for 20 years.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to recycle as much material as possible. Every
little bit helps increase the amount of potential grant funds.

Haulers make it even easier to recycle with single-stream recycling, which allows for
paper, plastic and cans to be co-mingled in the same container. Recycling
materials can be placed in any receptacle, provided it’s marked as being
recycling and not mistaken for trash. Falls has 22-gallon recycling containers
available for purchase at the municipal building.

In other business, the Falls Supervisors rescheduled its February meeting to Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. due
to Presidents’ Day falling on the regular meeting date of the third Monday of
the month. If needed, the board will meet the first Monday of the month during 2022
at 7 p.m.