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NJCC Council Honors the Delaware River and Bay Authority with the 2025 “Excellence in Education” Award
DRBA Honored for its Annual World Environment Day The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC), which runs the state’s litter abatement program, has honored the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) with the 2025 “Excellence in Education” Award. DRBA...
NJCC Council Honors Ship Bottom Clean Communities Coordinator with 2025 “Municipal Coordinator Award”
Matthew Bernstein Honored for “Dedication, Innovation and Heart” In His Role The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC), which runs the state’s litter abatement program, has honored Matthew Bernstein, the Borough of Ship Bottom’s Clean Communities Coordinator,...
NJCC Council Honors South Plainfield Coordinator with the 2025 “Recycle Coach” Award
Caption: (Left to Right) Recycle Coach Senior Customer Success Manager Kim Stuart, South Plainfield Clean Communities Coordinator Kristina Nieradka, Recycle Coach President Jeff Galad and NJCCC Executive Director JoAnn Gemenden. Kristina Nieradka Honored for Her...
New Brunswick Teen Litter Patrol Honored with 2025 Innovative Program Award by NJ Clean Communities Council
The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC), which runs the state’s litter abatement program, has presented the City of New Brunswick’s Teen Litter Patrol with its 2025 Innovative Program Award. This honor recognizes the program's success in cleaning local...
NJCC Council Honors Hunterdon Coordinator with 2025 “County Coordinator Award”
Jenny O’Sullivan Honored for Her Enthusiasm, Professionalism and Creativity The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC), which runs the state’s litter abatement program is honoring Jenny O’Sullivan, the Clean Communities Coordinator for Hunterdon County with the...
NJCC Council Honors Hackensack Riverkeeper with the 2025 “Clean Waterways” Award
The Hackensack Riverkeeper has set a new standard for waterway protection, earning the organization the 2025 "Clean Waterways" Award from the New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC). Hackensack Riverkeeper's success is highlighted by the work of Outreach...
Newsletter
Edition - December 2025
Important Links
NJCC Certification Training
Become a NJ Clean Communities Coordinator and learn how to organize and lead litter abatement efforts in your community, or take this class for recertification credits!
NJDEP Single Use Plastics Website
AN ACT concerning single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, polystyrene foam food service products, and single-use plastic straws.
2024 Report to the Governor and Legislature
The Report highlights the activities of the NJCC Council with special attention to the 2024 NJCCC contract, as required by law, and the year three Single Use
Plastics Contract.
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