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The program aims to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by solid waste by diverting textiles from landfills. So far, the program has recycled over 2 tons of textiles that would have otherwise been sent to a landfill.…

This citywide event encourages residents to sell gently used, secondhand items directly from their gates or stoops, promoting reuse, reducing landfill waste, and advancing sustainability.…

In 2020, Hoboken’s drop-off composting program diverted 27.71 tons of food waste from landfills, and offset 1,584 gallons of gas and nearly 35,000 driven miles.…

This community-wide event encourages sustainable practices by giving residents the opportunity to sell and purchase secondhand items which helps reduce landfill waste.…

Hoboken "Skip the Stuff" ordinance to take effect Sept. 1 to reduce landfill waste. Home. o. News. o. Hoboken "Skip the Stuff" ordinance to take effect Sept. 1 to reduce landfill waste.…

Pounds of waste diverted from landfills. 42.28. : Metric tons of avoided carbon dioxide emissions. 2,743. : Gallons of gas avoided: 60,630. : Miles driven offset.…

The switch will help increase recycling in Hoboken and reduce the City’s share of landfill waste, and could save taxpayers $200,000 in recycling costs per year.…

“This expansion will help reduce Hoboken’s landfill waste and is a part of our comprehensive strategy to create a more sustainable city. I encourage all residents to consider these composting options and take part in improving our local environment.”.…

In December of 2022 the City launched the Textile Recycling Program to divert unwearable, torn, and non-donatable textiles, such as footwear, clothing, accessories (e.g. hats, ties, and gloves), linens, pet clothing, canvases, etc. from local landfills.…

Garbage from Hoboken is transported to a landfill in West Virginia and tipping fees alone cost approximately $106 per ton of waste.…