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 approved a $5,200 proposal from F.X. Browne, Inc. for completion of the Township’s annual Act 101 recycling grant application for 2020.
For 2019, Falls received more than $50,000, according to Finance Director Betsy Reukauf.
“It definitely pays for itself,” Supervisors Chairman Jeff Dence said. “$5,200 is a great investment.”
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 and 32-gallon recycling containers available for purchase at the municipal building.
