HARRISBURG  - State Rep. John Siptroth announced that Smithfield Township has received a $2,208 grant under the Recycling Performance Grant Program.

The grant is based on the township recycling 222.8 tons in 2007 and its population. The program provides incentives to help communities increase the amount of material recovered through recycling and promote economic growth through job creation.

"Any investment of state dollars that the environment and the economy is a wise investment," said Siptroth, D-Monroe/Pike. "I congratulate Smithfield Township officials for their work."