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ISSUE 66 SPRING 2012 printed on recycled paper On April 21, 1987, Governor Thomas Kean signed into law the New Jersey Source Separation and Recycling Act. The groundbreaking law aimed for a 25 percent recycling rate within two years and required each municipality to implement a recycling plan within one year. Although two other states, Oregon and Rhode Island, had recycling efforts underway at the time, New Jersey was the first state in the country to require every resident to recycle. Historic legislation This landmark legislation came at a time of increasing disposal costs and dwindling landfill space. In March 1987, the Mobro 4000, dubbed “the Garbage Barge,” made the headlines after an embarrassing round trip journey up and down the East and Gulf coasts as it searched for a place to offload over 3000 tons of rotting garbage. As a result, the discussion about waste disposal was at fever pitch. Because of this climate of increasing waste disposal costs and rising environmental awareness, approximately 150 of New Jersey’s 567 municipalities had some type of mandatory recycling program in place. The signing of the mandatory recycling law by Governor Kean marked an important day in New Jersey’s environmental history. At the time, however, environmentalists criticized the law for not going far enough because it did not require the recycling of plastic containers. Back in 1987, residents were required to recycle at least three of the designated materials which included paper, glass, steel cans, aluminum containers and leaves. Atlantic County’s Recycling Plan Atlantic County’s recycling plan, adopted in 1988, was considered progressive because it included plastics as one of the materials residents were required to recycle. Although plastics did not comprise nearly the amount of the waste stream that they do today, Atlantic County officials read the writing on the wall and the decision to include plastic as a mandated recycling material was hailed for its foresight. Today Atlantic County residents recycle almost every type of plastic and thanks to single stream recycling, all recycling materials can be mixed together in the same recycling container. Almost 25 years later, recycling is even more relevant. Recycling is one of the easiest sustainable actions any one of us can do for our planet. As a society, we understand more than ever that recycling saves taxpayer money, extends the life of our landfills, reduces pollution, saves precious natural resources and creates jobs. Celebration With this backdrop in mind, the Atlantic County Utilities Authority, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton College, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of New Jersey’s recycling mandate on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Governor Kean to deliver keynote It is an honor to have Governor Kean, who signed the original bill into law, deliver the keynote for this one day symposium. In addition to Governor Kean, many of those who worked behind the scenes to bring mandatory recycling to fruition, including Senator Paul Contillo, will also be in attendance. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin will lead off the three panels which will take a look at (1) the current state of recycling in New Jersey; (2) new technologies and innovations; and (3) a look back at the events and people whose work established New Jersey as an environmental leader. 25th Anniversary of Recycling in NJ! Former Governor Thomas Kean after signing the groundbreaking New Jersey Source Separation and Recycling Act into law, April 21, 1987. Assemblyman Albohn is pictured on the left and Senator Contillo is pictured on the right. Gary Anderson, pictured right, creator of the universal recycling symbol, is among the featured speakers at the 25th anniversary symposium on April 24th. photo: Wikipedia A dinner reception will follow the three afternoon panels, offering participants a chance to eat, network, reconnect with old friends, talk with panelists and presenters and to learn more about the rich history of recycling in our state. The day will culminate with a keynote address by Governor Kean. For more information, see page 7 or visit www.acua.com/RC25.
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ISSUE 66 SPRING 2012

printed on recycled paper

On April 21, 1987, Governor Thomas Kean signed intolaw the New Jersey Source Separation and RecyclingAct. The groundbreaking law aimed for a 25 percentrecycling rate within twoyearsandrequiredeachmunicipalityto implement a recycling plan within one year. Althoughtwo other states, Oregon and Rhode Island, had recyclingefforts underway at the time, New Jersey was the firststate in the country to require every resident to recycle.

Historic legislationThis landmark legislation came at a time of increasingdisposal costs and dwindling landfill space. In March1987, the Mobro 4000, dubbed “the Garbage Barge,”made the headlines after an embarrassing round tripjourney up and down the East and Gulf coasts as itsearched for a place to offload over 3000 tons of rottinggarbage. As a result, the discussion about waste disposalwas at fever pitch. Because of this climate of increasingwaste disposal costs and rising environmental awareness,approximately 150 of New Jersey’s 567 municipalitieshad some type of mandatory recycling program in place.

The signing of the mandatory recycling law by GovernorKeanmarked an important day inNew Jersey’s environmentalhistory. At the time, however, environmentalists criticizedthe law for not going far enough because it did notrequire the recycling of plastic containers. Back in 1987,residents were required to recycle at least three of thedesignated materials which included paper, glass, steelcans, aluminum containers and leaves.

Atlantic County’s Recycling PlanAtlantic County’s recycling plan, adopted in 1988, wasconsidered progressive because it included plastics as oneof the materials residents were required to recycle.Although plastics did not comprise nearly the amountof the waste stream that they do today, AtlanticCounty officials read the writing on the wall and thedecision to include plastic as a mandated recycling materialwas hailed for its foresight. Today Atlantic Countyresidents recycle almost every type of plastic and thanksto single stream recycling, all recycling materials can bemixed together in the same recycling container.

Almost 25 years later, recycling is even more relevant.Recycling is one of the easiest sustainable actions any oneof us can do for our planet. As a society, we understandmore than ever that recycling saves taxpayer money,extends the life of our landfills, reduces pollution, savesprecious natural resources and creates jobs.

CelebrationWith this backdrop in mind, the Atlantic CountyUtilities Authority, in conjunction with the NewJersey Department of Environmental Protectionand the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policyat Stockton College, will celebrate the 25thanniversary of New Jersey’s recycling mandate onTuesday, April 24, 2012.

Governor Kean to deliver keynoteIt is an honor to have Governor Kean, who signed theoriginal bill into law, deliver the keynote for this oneday symposium. In addition to Governor Kean, manyof those who worked behind the scenes to bringmandatory recycling to fruition, including SenatorPaul Contillo, will also be in attendance.

New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionCommissioner Bob Martin will lead off the three panelswhich will take a look at (1) the current state ofrecycling in New Jersey; (2) new technologies andinnovations; and (3) a look back at the events andpeople whose work established New Jersey as anenvironmental leader.

25th Anniversary of Recycling in NJ!

Former Governor Thomas Kean after signing the groundbreaking New Jersey Source Separationand Recycling Act into law, April 21, 1987. Assemblyman Albohn is pictured on the left and Senator Contillo is pictured on the right.

Gary Anderson, pictured right,creator of the universal recyclingsymbol, is amongthe featured speakers atthe 25thanniversarysymposium onApril 24th.

photo: Wikipedia

A dinner reception will follow the three afternoonpanels, offering participants a chance to eat, network,reconnect with old friends, talk with panelistsand presenters and to learn more about the richhistory of recycling in our state.

The day will culminate with a keynote address byGovernor Kean. For more information, see page 7or visit www.acua.com/RC25.

Atlantic CountyUtilities Authority

Board of Directors

Atlantic County Recycles!

Produced by the ACUA, this newsletter seeks to educate residents about

Atlantic County’s recycling programs, and to promote greater environmental awareness.

Contributing WritersMonica Coffey…Editor

Kristi AikenMichele Bellinger

Ron BerenatoSandy Bourguignon

Gary Conover

Erika KolbeAmy MenzelGreg Seher

Rebecca TuryganKatherine Vesey

Richard S. Dovey, President

Michael Epps

Peter Sarkos

Andrew Berenato III

Marvin Embry, Chairman

Dennis Levinson, County Executive

Carla Garrison

Fred Akers

Charles Snyder Illustration/Design

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ATLANTIC COUNTY RECYCLES!

ACUA • PO Box 996, Pleasantville, NJ 08232-0996(609) 272-6950 • www.acua.com

Want to support clean energy with anEarth Week cycling celebration? Bringyour bike and join the Sierra Club andyour neighbors to Roll Beyond Coalon Saturday, April 28th. Ride with theSierra Club from Ocean City toAtlantic City as concerned citizens callon South Jersey to move from coal toclean energy. Pollution from coal-firedpower plants like B.L. England is badfor the health of our planet and itspeople.

A representative of the Sierra Club will talk about how we can replacedirty fuels with more clean energy projects like wind and solar—andparticipants will ride right by them so we can see examples of NewJersey's clean energy projects at work!

“Roll Beyond Coal” is a 15-mile bike ride which begins at 10:00 am atthe end of Tennessee Avenue in Ocean City across the bay from the B.L.England plant. The ride will end at the ACUA wind farm where participantscan watch clean energy in action. Roll Beyond Coal is open to riders ofall ages and skill levels. Contact Christine Guhl with the Sierra Club [email protected] if you want to join or visit:http://action.sierraclub.org/NJRollBeyondCoal

Sierra Club Bike Ride

Puts the Focus on Clean Energy

For more information, contact ACUAPhone: (609) 272-6950 [email protected]

BIKE!

www.acua.com

The collection is organized by local resident Andrew Smithwho collects and refurbishes bikes as part of St. Nicholas ofTolentine Church’s outreach program to provide holiday giftsand bicycles to Atlantic City children.

Saturday,May 19th

Collection benefits localkids and families in needAtlantic County Utilities Authority6700 Delilah Rd. in Egg Harbor Twp.9 am - 12 pm • Rain or Shine

Atlantic CountyClean Community Stats

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RECYCLE YOUR

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Clean-Ups Completed: 500Bags of Litter Collected: 1,450Bags of Recycling Collected: 1,063Tires Collected: 128Total Volunteer Hours: 3,186Total Volunteers: 2,195Total County Road Miles Cleaned: 425

sponsored by ACUA and RUTGERS Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County

To Adopt-A-Road, contact the ACUA at (609) 272-6950

Comingthis fallat ACUA...

ATLANTIC COUNTY RECYCLES! PAGE 3

Sustainable Mullica’s Green Team andthe Mullica Township Schools havejoined together to create the MullicaTownship Schoolyard Garden. Localbusinesses, organizations and communitymembers have donated their time,energy, and resources to bring thishealthy outdoor learning environmentto the children and their families.

The team is now planting andmaintaining six, 4’ x 30’ raised beds thatwill eventually be filled with vegetables,

fruits, herbs and flowers. Harvest timeis sure to bring smiles to their faces.Good things are growing in MullicaTownship!

At schools, gardens double as aneducational resource, introducingyoung minds and mouths to edibleplants and what it takes to make themgrow. School gardens beautify schoolgrounds, add to the school curriculumand encourage an outdoor natureconnection.

ACUA’s Geo Garden is now open to the community

www.acua.com 609-272-6950

Call for moreinformation:

The Geo Garden is located at the ACUA’sEnvironmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road

Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234

Mullica SchoolSustainable Garden

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• If you don’t have space at home you can grow foodfor yourself or for others

• No gardening experience is required

• Greenhouse access, irrigation, tools & support provided

• Composting available

• A variety of sizes of planting beds are available

• Rent a space for only $15 a season!

Here Comes theGarbage Barge! byJonah Winter tells thetrue story of the journeyof the Mobro 4000.Dubbed “the GarbageBarge” after anembarrassing roundtrip journey up and

Children’s book reinforcesimportance of “Reduce,Reuse, Recycle”

down the East andGulf coasts, the storyfollows the Mobro as itsearches for a place tooffload over 3,000 tons of rotting garbage. This book reinforces themessage that there are consequences to all of the trash we produce.

PAGE 4 ATLANTIC COUNTY RECYCLES!

2012 Electric Vehicles at the ACUAThe Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) has purchased a 2012 Toyota PriusPlug-In Hybrid and a 2012 Nissan Leaf to update the ACUA’s pool fleet. The 2012Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is engineered for dedicated electric driving capability, andallows a complete charge of its lithium-ion battery using a common household outlet inabout three hours. In electric vehicle (EV) mode, the Prius Plug-In Hybrid is rated todrive up to 11 miles and has the capability of traveling up to 62 mph using electricpower alone. During EV mode driving, the Prius Plug-in is rated at 95 mpg equivalent.More details on the Prius Plug-In Hybrid can be found here:http://www.toyota.com/byt4/2012/prius-plug-in/en/condensed_ebro.pdf

The 2012 Nissan Leaf will also be replacing an ACUA pool fleet vehicle. The Nissan Leafis 100 percent electric, with the capacity for 5 people, and can travel at highway speeds.The Nissan Leaf is similar to the Prius Plug-In Hybrid in that the Leaf also uses alithium-ion battery to store electricity to run the vehicle. The Leaf is built to go up to100 miles on a full charge. The Leaf can be charged with a common household outlet,using the cord provided with the Leaf which takes between 18 and 20 hours to chargefrom empty to full. With a 220 volt outlet and a special charger like the ACUA’sAeroVironment charging station, a complete charge takes 6 to 8 hours. You can learnmore about the Nissan Leaf here:http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/index#/leaf-electric-car/

The ACUA is currently using the Nissan Leaf at the ACUA’s Haneman EnvironmentalPark in Egg Harbor Township, and anticipates the arrival of the Toyota Prius Plug-InHybrid in the coming months. The Leaf and the Prius are examples of ACUA’s committmentto researching and demonstrating the value of incorporating low emission, alternativefuel vehicles to green its fleet.

• Tired of running out of space in yourrecycling bucket before collection day?

• Purchase a new 95-gallon cart for $65 from the ACUAand have it delivered to your home in Atlantic County!

• Eliminate worries of overturned buckets on windy days

• No more dragging heavy containers to thecurb on recycling night!

• This wheeled cart will hold all recycling materialsneatly until collection day.

• Call the ACUA at (609) 272-6950 to place your orderand take advantage of free delivery.

Just in time for Earth Day.. .

New 95-gallon recyclingcarts now available

The 2012 Nissan Leaf: up to 100 miles on a full charge.

Reserve your cart todayby calling (609) 272-6950!

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The Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid can travel 11milesusing electric power alone, and switch to gas to extendits range.

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Atlantic County Utilities Authority Haneman Environmental Park 6700 Delilah Rd., Egg Harbor Twp., NJ (609) 272-6950 www.acua.com/earthday

Sunday, April 2210 a.m. – 4 p.m.

sponsoredby:

Stage Entertainment10:30 – 4-H Clover Cloggers – Live folk dancing action11:00 – Dave Street, Entertainer & Educator - original songs, stories and audience participation 12:00 – “Rock the Boat” by NJ Academy for Aquatic Sciences: sing along in this exciting musical.

The Little Fish Theatre Collaborative explores life beneath the seas! 1:00 – Valerie Vaughn, performing songs of NJ culture, history and environment2:00 – Dave Street 3:00 –“Rock the Boat”

Recycling Center10:00 am – 4:00 pm – The Turtlesinger...touch and feed the turtles!10:00 am to 4:00 pm – Franklin Institute Electricity display 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm – Cape May Park & Zoo Shows (2nd floor)11:00 am to 3:00 pm – Recycling Center Tours (2nd floor)

Workshops at the Atlantic City Electric AmphitheaterAttend a workshop and receive a coupon or other prize!11:00 am Native Plants: Raven Ahmed, Earth First Nursery: Learn the benefits of planting native plants in the landscapeand how to choose the appropriate plants to suit your garden’s conditions.12:00 pm Home Composting: Sue Scarlett, Certified Master Gardener: Learn how to compost in your own backyard by turning food scraps, leaves & grass into a valuable garden ‘soil’ that looks nice, feeds your plants & saves $$$!1:00 pm Rain Barrels: Cara Muscio, Rutgers Coop. Extension of Atlantic/Ocean County:Rain Barrels can help save water in the garden, and reduce the amount of stormwater flowing offof your property into sensitive coastal waters. Learn how to turn a trash can into a rain barrel. 2:00 pm Community Supported Agriculture: Missie Aprill, Leaming’s Run Gardens:Learn all about community supported agriculture and why it’s important to support local farms

Other Highlights• 8:30 am – 1-Mile Fun Run • 9:00 am– 5K Race• Atlantic City Aquarium Touch Tank in the big tent• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – “Eco” Hayrides to the top of the landfill• Jitney shuttle tours of ACUA Wind Farm & Solar Array• Build a wood craft with Home Depot (while supplies last)• Pony rides - fee charged• Over 100 exhibitors and crafters• 4H Petting Zoo in the Geo Garden

FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING!!

RAIN OR SHINE

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• Hamilton Mall opens September, 1987

• Tornado on July 21 (3 injured, no deaths)

• Atlantic City Convention Hall designated a historical landmark

• The original Golden Nugget casino in Atlantic City bought by Bally’s and renamed “Bally’s Grand Hotel and Casino”

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• Wall Street’s “Black Monday” is Monday October 19, 1987

• Bruce Willis and Demi Moore marry on November 21

• The Simpsons seen on TV for the first time on April 19

• Whitney Houston released “Whitney” album on June 2

• World population reached 5 billion

• First criminal convicted by using DNA evidence on September 19

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On April 21, 2012recycling in NJ will be

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012 • 1:00 pmThe Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

College Campus Center

The Hughes Center for Public Policy

Symposium Highlights:• Introduction by Senator William Gormley

• Governor Thomas Kean, who signed theoriginal bill into law, delivers the keynote

• Welcome by NJDEP Commissioner Bob Martin

• Afternoon panels looking at the Present, Futureand Historical Perspectives of Recycling in NJ

• Reception and networking dinner

To register, visit:www.stockton.edu/hughescenter

Cost: $55 per person

Sponsored by:

ATLANTIC COUNTY RECYCLES!PAGE 8

EcoSoil $178.32*EcoMulch $194.37*EcoRoot Mulch $194.37*Playground Mulch $194.37* EcoTopSoil $191.70* Colored EcoChips® $210.42*

To order EcoProducts, call the ACUA at (609) 272-6950Atlantic County Utilities Authority

6700 Delilah Rd.Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

(609) 272-6950 or (800) 613-ACUA • www.acua.com

DeliveryAvailable within Atlantic CountyMinimum delivery: 5 cubic yardsDelivery charge: $66.65 + tax

EcoProducts

Truckload Sales –5 cubic yards delivered

* prices include delivery & sales taxAll deliveries are C.O.D. • Cash, Checks, Visa,

MasterCard, American Express, Discover accepted

Order EcoProductson the Internet!

Check out the entire line of EcoProducts at:www.acua.com/onlinestore

EcoSoil 100% natural, screened compost0 – 99 cubic yards…………..…...$20.00/cy100 + cubic yards……………......$11.00/cy40 lb. bag……………………........$2.80/bag

EcoTopsoil - compost, sand, topsoil mix0 – 99 cubic yards…………..…...$22.50/cy100 + cubic yards……………......$14.00/cy

Colored Mulches Red, Black, Brown0 – 99 cubic yards…………..…..$26.00/cy100 + cubic yards……………......$21.00/cy

EcoMulch………………...$23.00/cy(hardwood mulch)

EcoRoot Mulch….....$23.00/cy

PlaygroundMulch..….…..….…..….….....$23.00/cy

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Bulk pick up available Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm & Saturday from 7:00 am – 12 pm at ACUA, 6700 Delilah Rd.Bagged EcoSoil available Monday-Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the GEO Building

and at the Scalehouse only on Saturday from 7 am – 12 pm

ATLANTIC COUNTY RECYCLES! PAGE 9

EcoProductsHow does it work?On collection day, ACUA’s collection staff will retrieve the receptacles from theresidence, empty them and return them to the original location.

NEW CUSTOMER(includes 95 gallon cart for trash and 20 gallon bucket for recycling)April 30th to October 27th = 26 weeks: $393.00May 28th to September 7th = 15 weeks: $254.00July 1st to September 7th = 10 weeks: $191.00

RENEWAL CUSTOMERApril 30th to October 27th = 26 weeks: $328.00 May 28th to September 7th = 15 weeks: $189.00July 1st to September 7th = 10 weeks: $126.00Customers may purchase a 95-gallon wheeled recycling cartfor recycling for $65.00 each.

Space is limitedParticipants will also be required to sign a release allowing ACUA collections staff the right to enter the property to perform this service.

To learn more:Contact ACUA(609) 272-6950

www.acua.com/valet

Longport, Margate, Ventnor & BrigantineSummer, Part Time & Full-Time Residents

Between April 30 and October 26, 2012, depending on the level of service you choose, participatingresidents and property owners will no longer need to worry about what to do with their trash and recyclingwhen it’s time to leave town after a weekend or vacation at the shore.

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Steve Kuzma is a local artist who hasalways garnered inspiration fromnature. After moving to Ventnor Citywith his wife three years ago, Kuzmadiscovered a new muse for his work:The Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm.Kuzma finds the wind farm not onlyvisually beautiful, but also environmentallyinspiring. For this reason, the windfarm has been a major focal point ofKuzma’s art for the past three years.

Kuzma was first introduced to theJersey-Atlantic Wind Farm when afriend hired him to create a paintingbased on the structure. When Kuzmafirst visited the site, he was blownaway by what he saw. Instantly movedand motivated, he began working on anew series of art beyond his originaltask. Kuzma has been working on thiscollection for the past 3 years, andincludes a wide range of wind andenergy paintings. His collection was

recently shown at the JewishCommunity Center in Margate. Before moving to Ventnor, Kuzma’smain focus was teaching. He is a highlyaccomplished artist, and has workedon major projects, such as theOlympics and the World Cup. Inrecent years, however, Kuzma hasdeveloped different goals for his artwork,and now strives to educate others aboutthe environment through his artwork.In his own words, Kuzma wants tocreate an “environmental connectionto our own ecology.” The Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm has given Kuzmaan opportunity to promote sustainabilityin way that is aesthetically appealing.

Wind farm inspires local artist

Is weekend or vacation trash & recycling a problem for you?ACUA may have a solution!

To view Steve’s artwork, visit his website:http://www.kuzma-art.com/ orhttp://stevekuzma.zenfolio.com/

Participating residents will notneed to bring containers to thecurb or worry about what theirguests or summer tenants aredoing with their trash.

PAGE 10 ATLANTIC COUNTY RECYCLES!

Tama Matsuoka, a Harvard-educatedattorney by profession, speaks passionatelyabout finding delicious edible food in ourbackyards and challenges some commonnotions of what is “Weed” and what is“Food.” Recently a speaker at theNortheast Organic Farmer's Association(NOFA) winter conference, Tama collaborateswith conservation groups, botanists, chefsand small food distributors in the NewYork City/Philadelphia region. Her soon tobe released (June 2012) combination fieldguide and cookbook published by RandomHouse features 71 wild plants and 88 simplerecipes to showcase them. These favoriteswere selected based on taste and accessibility,the result of a multi-year project with ChefEddy Leroux of Daniel, a notableManhattan restaurant, exploring the culinarypossibilities of wild plants she foraged inNew Jersey and brought into their kitchen.Tama will speak about foraging and servesome samples for attendees to enjoy.

This presentation is sponsored by:Slow Food South Jersey Shore

Co-sponsors include:Atlantic County Master GardenersCape May County Master GardenersAtlantic County Utilities AuthorityACCC Academy of Culinary ArtsBeach Plum AssociationBeekeepers AssociationAtlantic Cape Community CollegeRutgers Agricultural Extension and Charter Tech High School

Speaker: Tama Matsuoka, forager and author

When: Friday, May 18, 20126:00pm

Where: Rutgers CooperativeExtension Facility355 Court House/ S. Dennis Rd.Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Cost: $5 (payable at the door)

Conserving water is one of the world’s most pressingenvironmental issues. Here in South Jersey, onelocal resident has created a product that makes aminor change with a huge impact on waterconservation. The Gate Tube Toilet Water Saver,created by Nick Fasola, is a small and inexpensiveproduct that can save a gallon of water with everyflush. With its simple do-it-yourself installationand wide-range of compatibility, The Gate TubeToilet Water Saver is an easy way to conservewater and save money!

The inspiration for this product came to Fasola,who worked as a plumber, after he observed howmuch water toilet systems waste with every flush.The problem comes from the fact that toilet systemsdo not have an effective way to know when tostart and when to stop filling the bowl. The tanksand bowls both fill and refill at the same timefrom the same water supply valve. The bowl alwaysfills first. While the tank is filling, water continuesto pour into the already filled bowl. This bowlwater has no place to go but down the drain.

The Gate Tube offers a solution to this issue.Instead of letting the excess water be wasted, theGate Tube ensures that only the proper amount ofwater is filled into the bowl. The clean water thatis typically sent down the drain is put to use withGate Tube. That water is instead used to refill thebowl.

Fasola is currently working with the New JerseyDepartment of Environmental Protection in orderto maximize the effectiveness of the product. TheGate Tube has also just received third partyverification by the Stevens Institute ofTechnology. It has been proven that in older toiletmodels, the Gate Tube will save one gallon ofwater with every flush.

In newer model toilets, the Gate Tube still saves ahalf gallon with every flush. Even when used on ahigh efficiency toilet, the Gate Tube will save aquarter gallon of water every time the toilet isflushed. At only $7.25 per device and a simpleone minute installation, the Gate Tube Toilet

Water Saver pays for itself after just a few weeks. For information about the Gate Tube Water Saver,please visit www.gttws.com or call Nick Fasola at609-927-6656.

Local inventor makes a big difference with asmall, inexpensive product

LOCAL FLAVOR

• Space is limited.

• Please pre-register by Wednesday, May 9, 2012

• Cash or checks only. Payment may be broughtwith you to the workshop.

• Checks may be written to:Ocean County Board of Agriculture,Attn: Cara Muscio

• To reserve your spot, go to www.acua.com/rain

SSaattuurrddaayy,, MMaayy 1122,, 2200112210 am to 1 pmAtlantic County Utilities Authority6700 Delilah RoadEgg Harbor Township, NJ 08234(609) 272-6950

Workshop fee is $15.00. Bring your own 30 - 50 gallon plasticgarbage can. All other hardware and tools will be provided.

Build A Rain BarrelWORK SHO P

Come learn about water conservation on your home landscape!

The Gate Tube costs ony $7.25, takes one minute to installand saves one gallon of water with every flush!

PAGE 11ATLANTIC COUNTY RECYCLES!

For more information, call the ACUAat (609) 272-6950 • www.acua.com

next drop-off day: Sat. July 14 at ACUA in EHT

Radioactive Materials • Explosives • Gas/Propane Cylinders • 2,4,5 SilvexInfectious Waste • Kepone • Shock Sensitive Chemicals • PCB's

Ammunition • Dioxin • Pentachlorophenol

Unacceptable Materials

Program open to all Atlantic County residents One proof of residency required (driver's license or tax bill)

• Max. quantity: 30 gal. and/or 200 lbs. dry wt. per household. • Individual container sizes should not exceed 5 gallons. No exceptions.

• Containers will not be returned. No exceptions.* Please bring mercury-containing items in a sealed

plastic bag, box or original container

Saturday, May 5, 20129 am to 2 pm

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Household Hazardous Waste

DROP-OFF DAY

From the Kitchen: CleanersPesticidesFloor ProductsFurniture Polish*Compact FluorescentLight Bulbs

From the Garden:Weed KillerFungicideInsecticideFertilizer

From the Workshop:TurpentineVarnish/StainsGlue/AdhesiveFuels/Motor OilOil Based Paint

Miscellaneous:Photo ChemicalsLighter Fluid*Mercury-containingitemsPool ChemicalsStain RemoverRechargeable batteries

Materials accepted for disposal include:

For more information, contact Dharmesh Daveat (609) 343-5658 or [email protected]

for the Green Solutions

Restaurant IndustryTuesday, May 15, 2012

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Networking Session • Continental Breakfast (begins at 8 am)

Conference begins at 9 am

Keynote Speaker: Fernando Salazar,Vice President Food and Beverage,

Wyndham Worldwide

How to Start and Sustain a Recycling Program

Rick Dovey, President, ACUA

Green Solutions for Larger RestaurantsGary Conover, Solid Waste Director, ACUALou DeFeo, Director of Facilities, Harrah’s

Proven Greener Solutions in SmallerRestaurant Operations

Rip Reynolds, Owner, Goochie Brothers, BrigantineChef Georganne Leeming, Latz By the Bay, Somers Point

K. Afifi, Ram’s Head Inn General ManagerExecutive Chef Elio Gracia, Ram’s Head Inn, Wet Waste Project

Ideas and ROI in Sustainable Kitchen Design for New andExisitng Kitchens

Closing Remarks:Impacting the “Greener” Future of the Restaurant Industry

Chef Kelly McClay, Dean, Academy of Culinary Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College

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Please place materials curbside by 7 a.m. • (609) 272-6950 • www.acua.com

Report an issue ororder a bucket:

www.acua.com/SCF

Residential RecyclingCollection Schedule

Atlantic City

Brigantine

Estell Manor

May ‘12Wed. May 9, 23 – Recycling

June ‘12Wed. June 6, 20 – Recycling

July ‘12Wed. July 4, 18 – Recycling

May ‘12Tue. May 1, 15, 29 – Recycling

June ‘12Tues. June 12, 26 – Recycling July ‘12Tues. July 10, 24 – Recycling

May ‘12Thurs. May 3, 17, 31 – RecyclingJune ‘12Thurs. June 14, 28 – RecyclingJuly ‘12Thurs. July 12, 26 – Recycling

Longport

Mullica Twp.

Northfield

Pleasantville

Somers Point

Ventnor

Weymouth Twp.

Buena Borough

Buena Vista Twp.

May ‘12Fri. May 11, 25 – Recycling

June ‘12Fri. June 8, 22 – Recycling

July ‘12Fri. July 6, 20 – Recycling

Egg Harbor City

May ‘12Wed. May 2, 16, 30 – Recyc. & Yard WasteJune ‘12Wed. June 13, 27 – Recyc. & Yard Waste

July ‘12Wed. July 11, 25 – Recyc. & Yard Waste

May ‘12May 8 – 11 – Recycling (same day as trash)May 22 – 25 – Recycling (same day as trash)Fri. May 11, 25 – Yard Waste*June ‘12June 5 – 8 – Recycling (same day as trash)June 19 – 22 – Recycling (same day as trash)Fri. June 8, 22 – Yard Waste*July ‘12July 3 – 6 – Recycling (same day as trash)July 17 – 20 – Recycling (same day as trash)July 31 – Recycling*yard waste collected in Collings Lakes, Newtonville, CedarGardens & designated areas only

May ‘12Tue. May 1, 15, 29 – RecyclingTues. May 1, 15 – Yard Waste Sector AWed. May 2, 16 – Yard Waste Sector BYard Waste Sec. A (includes East side ofShore Rd. to the bay, North Curran to WHP,South WHP to California Ave.)Yard Waste Sec. B (incl. West side of ShoreRd. to Galloway Twp. border, Upland to WHP.) June ‘12 Tues. June 12, 26 – RecyclingTues. June 5, 19 – Yard Waste Sector AWed. June 6, 20 – Yard Waste Sector B

July ‘12Tue. July 10, 24 – RecyclingTues. July 10, 24 – Yard Waste Sector AWed. July 11, 25 – Yard Waste Sector B

Linwood

Absecon Hammonton

Egg Harbor Twp.

May ‘12May 7 – 11 – Recycling (same day as trash)May 21 – 25 – Recycling (same day as trash)

June ‘12June 4 – 8 – Recycling (same day as trash)June 18 – 22 – Recycling (same day as trash)July ‘12July 2– 6 – Recycling (same day as trash)July 16 – 20 – Recycling (same day as trash)July 30 – 31 – Recycling (same day as trash)

Recycling collected on the same days astrash during the following weeks:

May ‘12Thurs. May 3, 17, 31 – RecyclingJune ‘12Thurs. June 14, 28 – RecyclingJuly ‘12Thurs. July 5, 12, 19, 26 – Recycling

May ‘12Thurs. May 3, 17, 31 – RecyclingJune ‘12Thurs. June 14, 28 – RecyclingJuly ‘12Thurs. July 12, 26 – Recycling

May ‘12Tue. May 8, 22 – RecyclingYard Waste Sector A – Every MondayMill Rd. north to P-ville borderYard Waste Sector B – Every Saturday Mill Rd. south to Linwood border

June ‘12Tue. June 5, 19 – RecyclingYard Waste Sector A – Every MondayYard Waste Sector B – Every Saturday

July ‘12Tue. July 3, 17, 31 – Recycling Yard Waste Sector A – Every MondayYard Waste Sector B – Every Saturday

May ‘12Tue. May 8, 22 – Recycling

June ‘12 Tue. June 5, 19 – Recycling

July ‘12Tue. July 3, 17, 31 – Recycling

May ‘12Fri. May 4, 18 – RecyclingJune ‘12Fri. June 1, 15, 29 – Recycling July ‘12Fri. July 13, 27 – Recycling

May ‘12Thurs. May 3, 17, 31 – RecyclingThurs. May 17 – Belcoville Yard WasteJune ‘12Thurs. June 14, 28 – RecyclingThurs. June 21 – Belcoville Yard WasteJuly ‘12Thurs. July 12, 26 – RecyclingThurs. July 19 – Belcoville Yard Waste

May ‘12May 1– 4; 14 – 18; 28 – 31 – Recycling

June ‘12June 1 – RecyclingJune 11 – 15; 25 – 29 – Recycling

July ‘12July 9 – 13; 23 – 27 – Recycling

May ‘12Mon. May 7, 21 – RecyclingJune ‘12Every Monday – RecyclingJuly ‘12Every Monday – Recycling

May ‘12Fri. May 4, 18 – RecyclingEvery Saturday – Yard WasteJune ‘12Fri. June 1, 15, 29 – RecyclingEvery Saturday – Yard WasteJuly ‘12

Fri. July 13, 27 – RecyclingEvery Saturday – Yard Waste

Single stream recycling means all recyclablesGO IN ONE CONTAINER!Please do not use plastic bags

Yard WasteMon. May 14, 28Mon. June 4, 11, 18, 25Mon. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Trash & Recycling ScheduleRecycling collection is EVERY WEEK.Please set your recyclables out on thesame day as your trash. To find yourtrash and recycling day, visitwww.acua.com.

May ‘12May 1 – 4 – Recycling (same day as trash)May 14 – 18 – Recycling (same day as trash)May 28 – 31 – Recycling (same day as trash)Sat. May 5 ��, 12, 19, 26 – Yard WasteJune ‘12June 1 – RecyclingJune 11 – 15 – Recycling (same day as trash)June 25 – 29 – Recycling (same day as trash)Sat. June 2 ��, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Yard WasteJuly ‘12July 9 – 13 – Recycling (same day as trash)July 23 – 27 – Recycling (same day as trash)Sat. July 7 ��, 14, 21, 28 – Yard Waste��Yard waste collected in entire Twp. No plastic bags

Mizpah, Bears Head & Weymouth areas mustcall (609) 272-6950 to schedule

Hamilton Twp.

Corbin CityMay ‘12Thurs. May 10, 24 – RecyclingThurs. May 31 – BulkJune ‘12Thurs. June 7, 21 – Recycling Thurs. June 28 – BulkJuly ‘12Thurs. July 5, 19 – Recycling Thurs. July 26 – Bulk

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