Trenton. New Jersey DEP seeking nominees for excellence in recycling

Nominations are being accepted in 10 categories for an annual recognition program to celebrate individuals, businesses and governments for extraordinary commitment to recycling, and inspire similar efforts by others.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Conservation, in conjunction with the Association of New Jersey Recyclers, annually recognizes excellence in recycling to highlight efforts help keep communities clean and healthy.

Applications may be submitted in these categories: Institution, Business, Retail Merchant, Government, Leadership, Rising Star, Recycling Industry, Outstanding Educator/Educational Program, Volunteer Citizen and Source Reduction/Resource Management/Sustainability.

Nominations are due Friday, July 31, and awardees will be notified in September. Award winners will be honored at the Association of New Jersey Recyclers Symposium and Awards Luncheon scheduled for Oct. 14 in Neptune, Monmouth County.

To view the 2020 Recycling Awards application and information packet, visit www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/awards.htm or www.recycle.nj.gov.

To learn more about the Recycling Awards Program, email Steven Rinaldi at njrecycles@dep.nj.gov or call him at (609) 984-4992.

For more about the DEP’s Division of Air Quality, Energy and Sustainability, visit www.nj.gov/dep/aqes/index.html or www.facebook.com/NJDEPAQES/.