Press Release 7/19/16
PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy has received the “Urban Cleanup Team Award” from the New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC).

On April 23, the City of Perth Amboy held “Clean Up Green Up Perth Amboy,” a citywide cleanup from 9:30 am to 1 pm. Local residents spent their morning cleaning different areas within Perth Amboy while the city supplied the materials and snacks, such as trash bags, gloves, water, and light refreshments.

There were also free tree saplings for volunteers at the end of the event.

“We can always count on Perth Amboy to organize city wide cleanups and get people excited about helping the environment,” said NJCCC Executive Director Sandy Huber.  “We are tremendously proud of what they have been able to accomplish.”

NJCCC is  comprehensive,  statewide  litter-abatement  program that  has  served  New  Jersey  residents  and  visitors  for  more  than  25  years.  Learn more a at njclean.org.