BLOOMINGTON - Two Central Illinois groups have received state grants from the Illinois Recycling Grant Program.

"By investing in companies and communities that are expanding the recycling industry in north-central Illinois, we are growing our economy in a way that helps our environment. With our support for these innovative efforts, we can lessen the demand on landfills and create more jobs for working families," Gov. Rod Blagojevich said in a statement.

The Association for the Developmentally Disabled of Woodford County received $45,090 to add one job and expand its existing recycling program (paper, plastic, metal and glass). The association expects up to 150 tons of additional recyclable commodities.

Midwest Fiber Inc., McLean County, received $120,000 to expand its existing collection and processing operations, including the creation of four full-time jobs. It's expected that recyclable materials will increase from 34,000 tons to nearly 40,000 tons.

The program goal is to keep recyclable items out of landfills and expand recycling collection and processing efforts.