Recycling Grant Could Net $50K In Falls Township

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA —A $5,500 grant application could lead to more than $50,000 in savings for Falls Township.

The Falls Township Supervisors approved a grant-writing proposal at its recent meeting that’s expected to substantially pay the township much more than the initial $5,500 investment.

The board approved a $5,500 proposal from F.X. Browne, Inc. for the completion of the township’s annual Act 101 recycling grant application for 2022.

Falls receives more than $50,000 each year from the grant.

The previous year’s grant has not yet been received but is expected to be an estimated $100,000, Finance Director Betsy Reukauf 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 more than 20 years.

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

Haulers offer 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 recycled and not mistaken for trash.

Falls Township sells 22-gallon and 32-gallon recycling containers at the municipal building.