The Department of Environmental Protection recently reported that Gloucester County had the highest recycling rate in the State of New Jersey.
Recycling keeps our environment clean, protects our natural resources, and saves tax dollars.
Every time you place a can, paper, glass or plastic in a recycling container you take it out of the waste stream. In addition to paper, glass, aluminum, and plastics, Gloucester County offers one of the largest Household Special Waste Collection programs to its residents. This highly successful program keeps items such as pesticides, paint thinner, chemicals and other toxins out of the regular waste stream and allows them to be either recycled or disposed of in a safe method. Throughout the year, Gloucester County's Recycling Office works with schools, businesses and industry, local governments and citizens to promote and increase recycling. Education and information is a key ingredient in keeping up our healthy recycling habit here.