Environmental Commission

Functions and powers:

• conducts research into the use and possible use of open land areas
• works cooperatively with local and national not-for-profits with similar interests in protecting the environment
• prepares materials for public distribution
• maintains an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps, and other wetlands, to obtain information on the proper use of such areas
• makes recommendations to the Planning Board of plans and programs for inclusion in a Master Plan and the development and use of such areas
• studies and makes recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resources management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control, soil and landscape protection, environmental appearance, marine resources and protection of flora and fauna
• may, subject to the approval of the Council, acquire property, both real and personal, on behalf of the town and can administer the property subject to the terms of the conveyance or gift
• promotes actions by the town government, its residents, and businesses, that enhance environmental sustainability, including but not limited to waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, best practices in design, construction, operations, landscaping, energy efficiency, air, and water quality, and purchasing.
• Statutory Powers

Positions:

• Seven (7) Regular members, one of which must also serve on the Planning Board, with 3-year terms.  
• Two (2) Alternates, designated #1 and #2, with staggered terms of 2 years.  (Township Code Article XIX, Sec 2-121)

Teaneck is proud to be a BRONZE Certified Sustainable Jersey Community.

For more tips on recycling and solid waste, visit Bergen County Utilities Authority