Township receives fifth highest award in Middlesex County;
Among short list in State to receive more than $100,000 for 2018 recycling efforts
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – April 22, 2021 – In celebration of Earth Day, Monroe Township Mayor and Council today announced that the Township is the recipient of a $116,211 tonnage grant award from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP.) Intended to further enhance local litter-removal and recycling efforts, the grant is based on the municipality’s excellent performance in 2018 recycling efforts.
“Keeping our township litter-free while protecting the environment is a top priority for the Council and me. We all need to do more to help keep our community clean and we will dedicate the necessary resources to support this mission,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “We have instituted a monthly community clean-up campaign and the DPW team maintains an efficient process for recycling materials both at the yard and through curb-side pick-up. This award will allow us to host more community clean-up events and improve our recycling program.”