Recycle – Reduce – Reuse
Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators- Conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals
- Prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials
- Saves energy
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change
- Helps sustain the environment for future generations
A recent local article on recycling
Recycling – A changing Landscape
Paper or plastic? Neither – Use reusable bags!
Billions of plastic bags end up as litter all over the world. They require large amounts of oil to produce, and eventually break down into tiny toxic bits, which pollute our soil and water bodies. Paper bags also consume natural resources and cause significant Pollution.
Bergen County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Please do not dispose of hazardous waste in your regular garbage.
The Bergen County Utilities Authority runs several collections throughout the year at various sites.
For information: www.bcua.org
Bergen County Electronics, Computers, Tire Collection
The Bergen County Utilities Authority runs several collections throughout the year at various sites.
These are separate days from the Household Hazardout Waste collections. For information: www.bcua.org
Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Household Medication
www.bcua.org/files/prescription%20medication.pdf
Disposal of fluorescent light bulbs
Home Depot will accept used fluorescent light bulbs including low energy bubs. Go to their service counter.
The Story of Bottled Water www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se12y9hSOM0
Easy way to communicate on Environmental Issues
The Sierra Club website www.sierraclub.org and the National Audubon website www.audubon.org provide an easy way to email the various branches of government and your own representatives on a variety of current environmental issues.
