Borough of Princeton

Environmental Commission

Is a joint agency administered by the Township

The Joint Princeton Environmental Commission is charged with the protection, development and use of natural resources in the Township and Borough of Princeton. It was created by ordinance on December 21, 1977. Regular public meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm, excepting August.

FAQ - Answers

The questions and answers provided below are part of an effort by the Princeton Environmental Commission to reach out to residents and ensure they have information they are seeking on environmental issues affecting our area. Questions for the Environmetnal Commission can be submitted online.

Question: Who do I contact for additional recycling information?

Answer: Township Recycling Coordinator - Janet Pellichero, 921-7077.
Borough Recycling Coordinator - Sean Burns, 497-7630.

Current Topics

Lawn Care Without Toxic Chemicals For Homeowners

What you use and do in your yard can end up outside your yard -- in your neighbor's yard, in the storm drain or stream, in drinking water and the food chain. If you multiply what you do in your yard by the number of people in your block, in your town, in your county or state, the yard starts to look like everybody's business. The environment really begins with you and your yard. The Joint Princeton Environmental Commission and the Princeton Regional Health Commission urge residents to learn how to maintain healthy lawns without use of toxic chemicals for greater protection to all, especially children, pets and birds.

The Penns Neck Road Project

The FEIS Executive Summary for the Penns Neck road project has been posted on the Penns Neck project website as well as on the Voorhees Transportation Center's website.

http://www.policy.rutgers.edu/vtc/pennsneckareaeis/index.html

http://policy.rutgers.edu/vtc/

Mercer County Recycling
Mercer County recycling has a new program called MercerMax. This program enables residents and business' of Mercer County to make online trades or inquiries for goods or services they may be looking for or want to get rid of. The Mercer County site is http://www.mcia-nj.com/recycling.html
Once on the site you can click directly on the MercerMax heading, or you can go directly to the MercerMax web page at http://www.mercermax.org/
 

What Do I Do With?...

Appliances – Household appliances can be taken to the Convenience Center on River Road. A permit is necessary to access the center and must be obtained at the Princeton Sewer Operating Committee office, Borough Hall, 1 Monument Drive, call 497-7639 for further information. Please be aware, all Freon must be removed from freezers and air conditioners prior to disposal, a local repair person can do this for you and will issue a certificate stating it has been removed.

Batteries – Alkaline batteries, (dry cell) ie, AAA, AA, A, C, D & 9 volt are to be placed in the garbage with your regular household refuse. Car & Boat (wet cell) batteries – Check with local repair facilities to see if they accept or turn it in when you get a new battery. Otherwise, take to Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day. Rechargeable batteries (watch, cell phone) batteries less than 2 lbs. can be disposed of at locations such as Radio Shack, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Sears. Look for the drop off container.

Bubble Wrap – Dispose with your regular household refuse or call a local shipping outlet to see if they will accept. DO NOT RECYCLE.

Electronics – Dispose thru the Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day or the Electronic Disposal Day. Call 278-8086 or check this website for further information.

Fluorescent Bulbs – Dispose thru the Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day. Call 278-8086 or check this website for further information.

Insecticides, Insect Repellents – Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day. Call 278-8086 or check this website for further information.

Latex Paint – Latex paint is to be placed in the garbage with your regular household refuse. Remove lids, air dry the cans or fill with sand or kitty litter prior to placing out for garbage collection. DO NOT RECYCLE.

Packing Paper, Packing Peanuts, Styrofoam – Place in the garbage with your regular household refuse. DO NOT RECYCLE. It may be possible to take packing peanuts to a local shipping store. They also make a great drainage aid for your container plants.

Paint – Enamel or oil based paint, paint thinners and turpentine are to be taken to the Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day. Call 278-8086 or check this website for further information.

Pesticides - Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day. Call 278-8086 or check this website for further information.

Pizza Boxes – Dispose with your regular household refuse. DO NOT RECYCLE.

Plastic Flower Pots and Flower Flats – Return to the place of purchase or place with your regular household refuse. DO NOT RECYCLE.

Pool Chemicals – Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day. Call 278-8086 or check this website for further information.

Scrap Metal – Refer to the Yellow Pages for local scrap metal yards. Many will pay for the metal.

Syringes – Break needles and place in a hard plastic bottle with a secure top. Dispose with your regular household refuse. You can also join a syringe return program. Call 497-4266 for further information. DO NOT RECYCLE.

Take Out Containers – Plastic, Styrofoam, cardboard (pizza boxes included) are to be disposed thru your regular household refuse. DO NOT RECYCLE.

Televisions - Dispose thru the Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day or the Electronic Disposal Day. Call 278-8086 or check this website for further information.

Tires – Tires off the rim can be taken to the Convenience Center on River Road Saturday’s and Monday’s from 8:00 – 3:30. Call the Princeton Sewer Operating Committee at 497-7639 for information on how to obtain a sticker for your vehicle.

Used Motor Oil – Dispose at the Convenience Center on River Road, a sticker is necessary for your vehicle. Call the Princeton Sewer Operating Committee at 497-7639.

Used motor oil can also be taken to the Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day, call 278-8086 or check this website for further information.

VCR’S - Dispose thru the Mercer County Household Chemical Waste Disposal Day or the Electronic Disposal Day. Call 278-8086 or check this website for further information.
Chair

Wendy Kaczerski


Secretary
Debra Rogers
Phone: (609) 921-1359

Environmental Commission Members

Township Members

Marian Bass
19 Longview Drive
Term expires 12/31/09

Emily Reeves
69 David Brearly Court
Term expires 12/31/10

Matthew Wasserman 160 Meadowbrook Drive
Term expires 12/31/10

Pamela Machold
713 Prospect Avenue
Term expires 12/31/10

Borough Members

Steve Hiltner
139 N. Harrison Street
Term expires 01/01/11

Wendy Kaczerski, Chair
35 Chestnut Street
Term expires 01/01/10

Peter Wolanin, Vicechair
256 Spruce Street
Term expires 01/01/12

Liaisons (Voting)

Charles Rojer, Regional Health Commission

PPeter Madison, Regional Planning Board

Jack Roberts, Recreation Board
Recreation Director
Princeton Regional Rec. Dept.
380 Witherspoon Street

Liaisons (Non-Voting)

Lindy Eiref, Shade Tree Commission
221 Dodds Lane

Greg O'Neil, Township Open Space, Twp. Open Space, Manager Arborist, Manager Arborist, Shade Tree Commission
400 Witherspoon Street

Municipal Liaisons (non-voting)

Barbara Trelstad, Borough Council
Princeton Borough
Firestone Drive

Liz Lempert Committee
Princeton Township
134 Leabrook Lane

Secretary

Debra Rogers , Secretary
400 Witherspoon Street
Work: (609) 921-1359
Fax: (609) 688-2026
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