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Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste at Free Recycling Event, June 4
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Bag Ban Takes Effect; Reusable Bag Collection Box at City Hall
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St Teresa's GreenFaith Ministry Hosts 'Sustainable Living' Presentation, Apr. 26
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How to Stop Spotted Lanternflies From Hatching in Union County This Spring
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Next Summit Free Market Set for Apr. 9
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City of Summit to Debut 'Tiny Forest', Apr. 2
By TAPINTO SUMMIT
May 23, 2022MORRISTOWN, NJ - In support of its continued commitment to the environment and support of the communities it serves, FirstEnergy Corp. has set a goal to plant 20,000 trees throughout its service territory in 2022. About 10,000 of the trees were planted during events surrounding Earth Day and Arbor Day.
The plan follows a successful 2021 in which the company far exceeded its goal ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Residents of Union County can safely dispose their unwanted household chemicals, old fire extinguishers, propane tanks and other potentially hazardous items at the County’s next free Household Hazardous Waste event, which will be held on June 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kean Hall parking lot at Kean University.
Any Union County resident may participate, ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The statewide ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products goes into effect today.
The law prohibits all New Jersey stores, food service businesses, and grocery stores from selling single-use plastic carryout bags. In addition, grocery stores larger than 2,500 square feet may not provide or sell single-use paper carryout bags, and instead must provide ...
SUMMIT, NJ - St Teresa of Avila Church's GreenFaith Ministry will host a presentation and dialogue on ways community members can begin or enhance our care for our shared home - the Earth.
All are invited to attend the event, which is set for April 26, beginning at 7 p.m., in Memorial Hall. There, attendees will hear from Jen Bernaz Milnes, on ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It’s time to destroy the egg masses that the Spotted Lanternfly lays on tree trunks, lawn furniture and other outdoor surfaces this past fall to prevent the pests from doing damage to the county’s plants and crops this spring.
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive pest that can weaken trees, damage ornamental plants and destroy fruit trees, hops, ...