Countywide composting and recycling expansion funded by $4.99M EPA grant
Summary
A state recycling grant covers half of the recycling coordinator's costs, with money passed through to the Solid Waste Authority. The coordinator helps every municipality in the county with recycling reports and grants — and future composting education.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $52,847 in grant funds covering half the coordinator's cost, at no direct county expense.
All 49 county municipalities that get help with recycling reporting and grant applications.
Mentions & discussions (3)
County Council - Jun 17, 2026
The county accepted nearly $5 million from the EPA to complete the Transfer Station Reimagined project, adding composting and expanded recycling services. There's no local match, so it doesn't cost the county anything directly.
County Council - Jun 16, 2026
The county is locking in nearly $5 million in federal money — no match required — to build a countywide composting facility in Chester Township, a recycling drop-off hub, and a permanent household hazardous waste collection site in Marple. Chester Township gets three years of free composting services. Composting organic waste is the heaviest part of the waste stream, so this could cut landfill costs for municipalities and residents alike.
County Council - Mar 3, 2026
A state recycling grant covers half of the recycling coordinator's costs, with money passed through to the Solid Waste Authority. The coordinator helps every municipality in the county with recycling reports and grants — and future composting education.
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