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NJ Clean Communities Overview

New Jersey Clean Communities is a statewide, comprehensive, litter-abatement program created by the passage of the Clean Communities Act in 1986. The mission is to reduce litter in public places, promote the volunteer cleanup of public lands and sustain a reduction in litter through education. The Act provides a funding source for the program by placing a tax on fifteen categories of businesses that may produce litter-generating products. The program focuses on three areas: cleanup, education, and enforcement. For more information on the state program visit njclean.org.

Tackling the Litter Problem

What is litter? Litter is solid waste that is out of place. It's the kind of trash found on highways, lakefronts, parks, and school grounds. Litter takes many forms: paper, plastics, metal cans, cigarette butts, glass, food packaging, tires, and graffiti.

Where does litter come from? There are at least seven sources of litter: pedestrians, motorists, overflowing household garbage, overflowing commercial containers, loading docks, construction sites and uncovered trucks. Litter is often blown by the wind until it is trapped somewhere or goes down a storm drain.

Why is litter a problem? Even small amounts of litter are unsightly, unhealthy, and dangerous. Litter causes blighted landscapes resulting in an increase in taxes and a decrease in tourism and industry; loss of civic pride and morale; and a negative public image. Litter can also cause accidents, especially on roadways, fires and disease in people and animals.

How are we solving the problem?  In addition to the efforts of local governments, residents, schools, civic associations, and non-profit organizations are enlisted as volunteers to help with cleanup events. At these cleanup events we offer education to volunteers while they pick up litter so they become environmental stewards. With education, acts of littering can be changed!

TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON CLEAN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

Township of Clinton Clean Communities program is part of a statewide strategy to clean and prevent litter on streets, beaches, waterways, parks, recreation sites and vacant lots. Clean Communities Grant funding is used for educational programs, supporting clean up events and implementing adopt-a-road and mini-grant programs.

CLEANUPS

Help us keep our Township clean by volunteering for a cleanup event.

Mini Grants are available to any school group or non-profit association in return for cleaning up designated public areas.  Groups are eligible to receive a stipend which is dependent on the number of volunteers.  Equipment and supplies are available to volunteers. 

  • Clean Communities Mini Grant Program Packet
  • Clean Communities Mini Grant Program Release Form (Release Form Must be Submitted Before Cleanup Begins)
  • Clean Communities Mini Grant Summary Report (Summary Report Must be Submitted Upon Completion of Cleanup Program)
  • Submit complete application via e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

 


Report a Streetlight Out

Streetlights brighten up a community and help keep it attractive and safe. Help keep streetlights working as they should be by letting JCP&L know when lights are in need of repair. If you see a streetlight out, please contact JCP&L so that repairs can be made.

To report a Streetlight Outage:

  • Call the automated outage reporting line at 1-888-LIGHTSS 1-888-544-4877.
  • For faster service, use the phone number associated with your account and say “streetlight problem” after the greeting.
  • Visit JCP&L- Report Lighting Problem


Garbage & Recycling

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP DAYS - March 23rd and December 7th

  • Garbage:
    • There is no municipal garbage pickup. Residents should contact the area haulers for pricing and service information
      • Haulers in Hunterdon County
      • New for 2022 - In January homeowners will be mailed one free pass to the County Transfer Station on Petticoat Lane.
  • Recycling:
  • Hazardous Waste:
    • Hunterdon County Solid Waste and Recycling services has occasional drop offs for electronics, hazardous household waste, and air conditioners/dehumidifiers. Information on scheduled dates for drop offs can be found at Hunterdon County Solid Waste and Recycling Services.

Transfer Station - Frequently Asked Questions

 


Brush Disposal

For Brush Disposal, please call Green Rock Recycling at (908) 713-0008 for an estimate.

Green Rock Recycling will accept:

  • Tree products, such as sticks and branches
  • Logs
  • Wood Chips

Green Rock Recycling will not accept:

  • Leaves
  • Grass Clippings
  • Stumps


Public Works

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Among many diverse duties, the major responsibility of the Department of Public Works is the maintenance of all Township roads and parks. The Department also conducts the annual leaf collection program during the autumn months, which is one of the Department’s major activities, collecting 1500 cubic yards of leaves over a span of 2 months. During the winter months, they plow all municipal roads using about 750 tons of rock salt and 1500 tons snow grits, plus 3500 gallons of calcium chloride for snow and ice control activities.

Routine road patching consumes about 1200 tons of asphalt in a typical year.

The Department also performs most of the maintenance required on all municipal vehicles.

Potholes:

  • If there is a large pothole on a Township road, you may report it by contacting Public Works. 
  • If there is a large pothole on a County road, contact the Hunterdon County Department of Public Works, Division of Roads and Bridges at (908) 788-1178 or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • If there is a large pothole on a State road, please contact the New Jersey Department of Transportation at (732) 308-4086 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) or (609) 538-6093 during non-business hours and on the weekends.

Important Details & Phone Numbers Where Applicable:

  • All Street Signs & most Road Signs are handled by the Clinton Township Public Works. To report a missing or damaged sign please call (908) 735-8800 x230.
  • All public water in Clinton Township is handled by the Town of Clinton Water Co. Please call (908) 735-8616 if you have any questions or concerns.
  • All public sewerage in Clinton Township is handled by the Clinton Township Sewerage Authority. Please call (908) 735-5026 if you have any questions or concerns.

 Waste Oil Drop Off