The Authority’s Annual Waterways Cleanup Event Scheduled for September 27

MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY. (August 7, 2025) – The Authority is proud to announce its 33rd Annual Waterways Cleanup event, inviting community members and groups to participate. The Authority is hosting this event as part of the Cumberland County Clean Communities Program on September 27. This event is being held in conjunction with the annual Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), hosted in New Jersey by the New Jersey Clean Communities Council. Through the ICC, volunteers worldwide will remove litter and debris from lakes, streams, rivers, bays, and beaches.

Registration is required for all volunteers. Individual and group volunteers can visit theauthoritynj.com/event/2025waterwayscleanup/ for registration forms and more information. Registration forms are to be submitted no later than Friday, September 12. Participants are encouraged to choose their favorite waterway cleanup site to remove trash and unwanted debris. Free giveaways and supplies needed for safe trash collection will be provided as part of this community event.

“The Authority is proud to host its 33rd Annual Waterways Cleanup. It is always great to see our residents work together to keep Cumberland County beautiful,” said Cumberland County Recycling and Clean Communities Coordinator, Samantha DeFrancisco. “We are thankful for our returning participants, and we look forward to welcoming new group and individual volunteers.”

“The Waterways Cleanup is a wonderful opportunity for our residents to get involved and help us improve our tomorrow,” Shelly Schneider, President. “The Authority is looking forward to celebrating the 33rd Annual Waterways Cleanup and looks forward to seeing the community come together for a great cause.”

For more information, please contact Samantha DeFrancisco, Cumberland County Recycling and Clean Communities Coordinator, at (856) 825-3700 Ext.1270 or samdefrancisco@theauthoritynj.com.

In addition to its environmental related initiatives, The Authority is responsible for the development, financing and project management of projects and programs most vital to sustaining the economic and environmental future of Cumberland County and the state of New Jersey. The Authority works in tandem with the Cumberland County Board of Chosen County Commissioners to foster greater economic growth, business development and quality of life for all Cumberland County residents.