ROXBURY, NJ - Volunteers removed about 1,300 pounds of litter and debris from Roxbury parks, roadways and public spaces during this year's fall Community Litter Cleanup Day, said Roxbury Clean Communities Coordinator Kellie Ann Keyes.
She said the teams tackled twenty locations throughout town during the event last month.
“As in past years, commonly found items included glass bottles, aluminum cans, fast food packaging and pieces of metal,” Keyes said. “Some of the more unusual items discovered this year were a welcome mat, a PlayStation console and even a trailer hitch!”
Volunteers “came from all corners of the community,” according to Keyes. They included people acting solo as well as teams representing Scout groups, local businesses, Roxbury High School sports teams and civic organizations.
“Many of these volunteers return year after year, and we are incredibly grateful for their ongoing commitment,” Keyes said. “Roxbury is a cleaner, healthier, and more welcoming place because of you.”
A Growing Concern: E-Cigarette Litter
This year, the volunteers found an increase in discarded e-cigarettes, according to Keyes. She noted that the devices contain lithium-ion batteries, which can start fires if crushed or damaged in garbage trucks or landfills. Additionally, the internal components and plastics can contaminate soil and water, harm wildlife and contribute to microplastic pollution, Keyes said.
“To protect our community and environment, e-cigarettes should never be placed in regular garbage or recycling bins,” she warned. “Safe disposal options include Morris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (which also accepts separated batteries if you can remove them), and Retailer take-back programs, when available. Proper disposal helps reduce fire hazards and environmental harm.”
Get Involved
Keyes said she is always looking for volunteers to join the litter cleanups or adopt a location through the township's Adopt-A-Spot program. “Your involvement directly helps make Roxbury a cleaner and more beautiful place to live,” she stressed.
For more information, contact:Kellie Ann KeyesRoxbury Clean Communities Coordinator[email protected]
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