$115K Clean Communities Grant Given To Parsippany

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Parsippany has received a $115,000 Clean Communities grant from the Department of Environmental Protection during their 2019 grant awards.

In addition to Parsippany's grant, the county itself received another $101,000. The grants are used to clean up stormwater systems, public properties, enforce anti-littering ordinances, and other activities that promote clean, litter-free environments.

“In addition to being unsightly, litter can have detrimental impacts on water quality, wildlife and natural habitats,” DEP commissioner Catherine McCabe said. “Clean Communities grants provide a vital source of funding for New Jersey’s municipalities and counties. They fund cleanups, many along roadsides and around stormwater collection systems, that will protect water quality and natural resources, improving the quality of life in our communities.”

Eligible towns were awarded a total of $19.1 million, and $2.4 million was split between the 21 counties. The program is funded by a fee levied on manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors that produce litter-generating products.

“Municipalities and counties are strongly encouraged to use these grants to pay for volunteer and paid cleanups, badly-needed equipment purchases, enforcement activities and education,” said Sandy Huber, Executive Director of New Jersey Clean Communities Council. “We are grateful for funding that helps keep New Jersey clean. We are proud to serve as an educational resource for communities, as we drive many of our campaigns to engage the younger generations to help mold positive, long-term behaviors toward discarding litter.”