NJDEP Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability

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NJDEP Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability

Protecting human health and the environment from air contaminants and unnecessary radiation exposure.

Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability (AEMS) develops statewide programs, policies, permits and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure and mitigating climate change. AEMS is engaged in the following environmental initiatives:

• Climate change mitigation
• Outdoor (ambient) air quality
• Reducing Industrial air pollution (stationary sources)
• Reducing Pollution from vehicles and engines (mobile sources)
• Emission Measurement
• Diesel Enforcement
• Clean and renewable energy
• Release Prevention
• Small Business and Public Assistance
• Emergency response and environmental monitoring around New Jersey’s nuclear power plants
• Regulating the use of x-ray devices and radioactive materials used for medical and industrial purposes
• Remediation of former radioactive contaminated sites
• Radon and,
• Sustainable practices.

09/14/2026

This Drive Electric Month, charge smarter, not harder! 🚗🔌

Managed EV charging is the glow-up your EV and electric bill didn't know they needed. Cut your energy costs, give the grid a break, and join in on strategic charging. ⚡️💰

09/11/2026

Those decluttering their home often find themselves with a large pile of unwanted hardcover books that they don’t know how to handle. Thankfully, there are reuse and recycling options available that can keep hardcover books out of the trash, as follows:

* Check with your local library to see if they are accepting donations of used books. Most libraries accept such donations.

* Non-profit organizations may also be interested in receiving free books. Check with non-profit organizations in your area.

* Look for local organizations in the business of accepting used and unwanted books, which are then redistributed to those looking for books.

* If no reuse options are available to you, rip off the hardcovers from your unwanted books and place the paper pages in your curbside recycling bucket, bin or cart (throw the hardcovers in the trash). While most, if not all, recycling programs can accept the paper used in books, it is always a good idea to first check with your local recycling coordinator before putting this paper in your curbside recycling bucket, bin or cart.

Learn more about reuse and recycling at recycle.nj.gov.

09/09/2026

National Drive Electric Month is upon us! 🚗⚡️

National Drive Electric Month is all about celebrating electric vehicles, raising awareness about their environmental and financial benefits, and helping communities make the switch to electric. 🔌

Find us at these events throughout the month as we promote driving green and clean. Chat with public servants, snag some merch, and participate in electric vehicle Ride & Drive opportunities. Let's make NDEM 2026 one to remember! 💚🌱

Learn more at DriveElectricMonth.org.

09/03/2026

Mr. Trash Wheel is a semi-autonomous trash interceptor that is placed at the end of a river, stream or other outfall. This innovative litter clean-up technology does not move around in a waterway looking for trash, but rather lets the waste flows naturally into the interceptor. Mr. Trash Wheel uses both solar and hydro power and is capable of removing hundreds of tons of trash out of the water each year. This technology was first used in the Baltimore Inner Harbor in 2014.

Learn more at https://www.mrtrashwheel.com/. Learn more about sustainability at https://dep.nj.gov/sustainability/.

09/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who applied for Round 3 of the Electric School Bus Grant Program! 🚍⚡

Your enthusiasm and commitment to a greener future are truly inspiring. Together, we're driving change and paving the way for cleaner, brighter tomorrows. Let's keep the momentum going! 🌿💚

08/24/2026

Extreme heat can pose significant challenges for New Jersey communities, but municipalities have tools and resources to help prepare and respond.

Join the NJ Interagency Council on Climate Resilience (IAC) and Sustainable Jersey for Extreme Heat and Protecting New Jersey’s Communities on Sept. 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. – noon.

This webinar will bring together community experts to discuss how municipalities can prepare for and respond to extreme heat events, including:
• How extreme heat impacts New Jersey communities
• Local and municipal responses to extreme heat
• Planning and resilience resources for communities
• How to stay informed and prepared

Learn more and register: https://nj.pulse.ly/iuax7ydlhn

08/21/2026

Join us at tomorrow's Touch a Truck! 🚛

Hosted by , kids get the chance to see, touch, and explore their favorite medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. From fire trucks and police cars to mobile food pantries and electric vehicles, there's endless fun to be had!

Stop by the TRIAD1828 CENTRE parking lot in Camden, NJ from 9AM-1PM, learn about our electric vehicle and anti-idling initiatives, snag some NJDEP merch, and get ready to explore!

08/19/2026

REMINDER! Looking to electrify your school bus fleet this summer? Submit an Electric School Bus Grant Program proposal anytime before Friday, August 28 at 5 p.m. ET. ⚡️🚌

Visit StopTheSoot.org to learn more!

08/13/2026

We're thrilled to have brought the Sustainability Speaker Series back in person! S3: Restaurant Sustainability brought together the restaurant industry, sustainability leaders, and community partners in Long Branch to explore practical solutions for reducing waste and cutting costs—with special attention to NJ's single-use utensil and condiment law.

Grateful to our expert speakers Marilyn Schlossbach, Marta Young, Cindy Zipf, Dylan O'Brien, Lauren A. Lastimosa, Heather Triarsi, Chris Viola, Geoff Grochmal, Marco Michanowicz, and moderator Mark Dinglasan for the informative conversation. Thank you to JCP&L, NJ Clean Energy Program, Clean Ocean Action, Clean Water Action, UN-WASTE, Step-Up Solar, NJDEP sustainability teams, Interfaith Partners, and AccessWave for tabling and sharing valuable resources.

Special thanks to Marilyn Schlossbach and Whitechapel Projects for welcoming us into such a unique venue. Whitechapel Projects was built using sustainable adaptive reuse methods to convert an old warehouse into a beautiful event venue and restaurant.

Thank you to all who attended. We can't wait to see you at the next event!

Stay up-to-date on future S3 events and see presentation slides from earlier events here: https://dep.nj.gov/sustainability/outreach-and-education/sustainability-speaker-series-s3/

08/12/2026

When it's time to get rid of your old metal barbecue grill, automotive parts, kitchen pots or other miscellaneous metal items, look for recycling options first to keep these items out of the landfill.

Many municipal recycling centers accept scrap metal for recycling, so check with your local recycling office to see if this is an option. You can also bring these items to a local scrap metal recycling company, which will pay you for your scrap metal.

Learn more about recycling at recycle.nj.gov.

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401 E State St
Trenton, NJ
08625

Telephone

+16092922795

Website

http://www.nj.gov/dep/aqes

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