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County approves PA DEP grant expenditures and reports low contamination at glass recycling sites
Summary
The board approved $27,015 in PA DEP 902 grant expenditures for cameras, containers and outreach; Deputy Director Megan Gahring reported the Hermitage and Greenville glass bins have been emptied regularly and contamination has been minimal.
The Lawrence‑Mercer Counties Recycling/Solid Waste Department received approval for $27,015 in expenditures under a PA DEP 902 grant to buy cellular cameras, household glass collection containers and to fund public education and outreach.
The minutes list line items including $2,880 for Reconyx cellular cameras and subscriptions, $125 for PA One Call annual service, $13,510 for household glass recycling containers and labels, and $10,500 for advertising and outreach. Deputy Director Megan Gahring reported the glass recycling program has been going well, with the Hermitage site emptied twice and the Greenville site emptied once and minimal contamination reported.
The expenditure is reimbursable through the grant and the minutes record the county will seek full reimbursement. The action passed unanimously.
