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NJCC Council Names Camden, Elizabeth and Paterson as Inaugural “Clean Communities Champions”
The Three Cities Earn Statewide Accolades for Litter Prevention Efforts The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC), which runs the state’s litter abatement program, has honored three cities with its inaugural “Clean Communities Champions” awards. Representatives...
NJCC Council and New Jersey Department of Transportation present Adopt-a-Highway Awards
There are More than 100 “Adopt-a-Highway” Programs in New Jersey The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC), which runs the state’s litter abatement program, in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, has honored two organizations with...
Calling All N.J. Municipal Leaders: Become a “Litter Rock Star” in Statewide Slogan Contest
The deadline for town officials to submit is August 21 TRENTON – August XX, 2025 – Municipal leaders across New Jersey are invited to further ignite community pride and lead the charge for cleaner, greener neighborhoods by entering the New Jersey Clean Communities...
Join Us for a Free Lunch & Learn Event on August 13th
Hosted by: New Jersey Clean Communities & ANJEC📅 Wednesday, August 13, 2025🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM🎓 Earn 1 NJCCC Credit & 1 CPWM Credit 🌟 What to Expect: Insightful discussions on water protection and community impact Expert speakers from...
Murphy Administration Bolsters Local Litter Removal Programs by Awarding More than $27 Million in Annual Clean Communities Grants
(25/P24) TRENTON – The Murphy Administration has awarded more than $27 million in annual Clean Communities grants to support municipal and county litter removal programs that spruce up neighborhoods, keep trash out of waterways, and protect wildlife and...
To The Moon And Back: The Tremendous Success of New Jersey’s Single-Use Bag Law
By Linda Doherty and JoAnn Gemenden It has been three years since New Jersey adopted landmark legislation that prohibited the use of single-use plastic carryout bags in all stores and single-use paper bags in grocery stores larger than 2,500 square feet. It is...
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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