DEP CELEBRATES NEW JERSEY’S
RECYCLING LEADERS

Princeton Township Recycling Coordinator Janet Pellichero was recently presented with the Leadership Award from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at the 28th Annual New Jersey Recycling Symposium and Awards Luncheon in Eatontown. The DEP recognized the vision, innovation and leadership of individuals, organizations, businesses and government entities that have taken notable steps to boost recycling during the past year. 

Category: Leadership
Winner: Janet Pellichero, Princeton Township recycling coordinator
Why: Under Pellichero’s leadership, Princeton Township achieved a 49 percent recycling rate in 2007. She routinely visits schools and business to evaluate recycling compliance. Recycling containers are regularly maintained at all township parks and recreation fields. Pellichero implemented a community paper-shredding program, an e-waste recycling program and disseminates recycling information to the community through web sites and mailings.