New Jersey Clean Communities is a state-wide, community-driven effort to reduce litter in NJ. The Program identifies litter problems and determines appropriate solutions.
The Bergen County Department of Health Services has been involved with the Clean Communities Program for the past 16 years.
The three-prong approach used in the program includes:
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
Litter is a health hazard. When allowed to accumulate, it provides a breeding place for disease-carrying insects and rodents. Litter can also harm wildlife, fish and plant life.
Litter is unsightly. People who litter show a lack of pride in their community and in themselves.
Litter can be a hazard. Broken glass and other sharp objects which litter our environment can cause injuries; litter can also be a fire hazard.
Litter costs taxpayers phenomenal amounts of money each year in associated clean-up costs, interferes with our enjoyment of public places and lowers our quality of lives.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
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- Keep your own property litter-free
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- Encourage officials to provide enough receptacles for pedestian and motorist litter
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- Help spread the anti-litter message
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