The Town of Secaucus was first Sustainable Jersey certified in 2013, and most recently re-certified on December 10, 2021 with 425 points. The following are the Sustainable Jersey “actions” that the Town of Secaucus met in order to become a Silver Certified Community:

Sustainable Jersey Actions

Animals in the Community

• Companion Animal Management Pledge

Brownfields

• Brownfields Inventory & Prioritization

Community Partnership & Outreach

• Create Green Team
• Community Education and Outreach
• Hold a Green Fair

Energy

• Energy Efficiency for Municipal Facilities
• Energy Tracking and Management
• Municipal On-Site Solar System
• Purchase Alternative Fuel Vehicles
• Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Food

• Community Gardens
• Buy Fresh Buy Local Programs

Health & Wellness

• Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Public Places

Innovative Projects

• Innovative Community Project 1: Pollinator Program
• Innovative Community Project 2: Rain Garden Retrofit Project
• Innovative Community Project 3: Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban

Local Economies

• Green Business Recognition Program

Natural Resources

• Open Space Plans
• Tree Protection Ordinance
• Community Forestry Management Plan and NJUCF Accreditation
• Tree Maintenance Programs
• Tree Planting Programs

Operations & Maintenance

• Recycled Paper

Public Information & Engagement

• Digitizing Public Information

Waste Management

• Prescription Drug Safety and Disposal
• Recycling and Waste Reduction Education and Compliance
• Community Paper Shredding Day
• Food Waste
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Non-Mandated Materials Recycling
• Recycling Depot
• Materials Reuse Program
• Reusable Bag Education Program