Sustainable Jersey certification is a FREE, voluntary, and prestigious designation for municipal governments in New Jersey.  Municipalities that achieve certification are considered by their peers, state government and experts and civic organizations in New Jersey, to be among the leaders in the state. 

For a list of participating local Sustainable Business Practice Participants click here.

The New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign just completed its 10^th year, distributing almost 1 million seedlings.  This fall the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign will be the focal article in the Arbor Day Foundation’s newsletter highlighting our great work.  Over the years the State and the Foundation has great pictures showing the over 1,000 events held, what we lack is pictures of the seedlings being planted and them growing from seedlings to trees.  Arbor Day Foundation also gets a lot of questions about people planting the trees and if the trees get bigger.

To help document our seedlings becoming trees and the great restoration they provide to our places we call home; a simple survey was made with a way to link a picture of the planted seedlings that will become or are now trees.   Please fill out this survey if you have planted the seedlings.
Link and QR code for survey: https://arborday.jotform.com/alester/ADFNJphotos

Recycling Information
DO NOT RECYCLE Shredded paper, food-contaminated boxes, Styrofoam packaging, polystyrene egg cartons, wax-coated cardboard boxes, window glass, plastic drinking cups, mixed and bulky rigid plastics (non-flexible plastics), paint cans, PVC pipes, light bulbs, plastic bags or any items that contain chemical or hazardous products

MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE CMCMUA LANDFILL Antifreeze, motor oil, used oil filters, kerosene, contaminated soil and propane tanks

ITEMS THAT ARE ACCEPTED AT THE RECYCLE DROP OFF AREA (RDOA) Beach chairs, metal scraps, printers, stereos, television sets, computers, shredders, clean wood pallets and crates, grass clippings, tree branches and stumps, and Christmas trees.

Sustainable Jersey’s certified municipalities are national leaders in implementing solutions to key sustainability challenges. From efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, stimulate local economies, increase resiliency and progress toward an equitable society, the actions completed by Sustainable Jersey communities have made a significant contribution.

Create a better future. Conserve valuable resources.

We need everyone on board to build a common agenda for a sustainable New Jersey. As we face increasing environmental and social challenges, residents want to live in towns that are actively working to secure a sustainable future. The Sustainable Jersey actions cover a wide range of topic areas focusing on people, prosperity and the planet. By becoming a Sustainable Jersey certified town, you align your municipality with your community’s values while saving your resources.

Get recognized. Promote your town.

Certified communities are promoted on our website, in our publications, in the media, and are honored at our annual luncheon held at the New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference. They also receive a customized Sustainable Jersey logo and press releases to highlight their accomplishments via their municipal communications channels.