Sustainable Systems and Public Health: In Collaboration With NJDEP- Presenting Recycling & Idling

Course Start Date : January 20, 2026
Course Available Until : January 20, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sponsor Information
Essex County Office of Public Health Management
In collaboration with NJDEP
https://essexcountynjhealth.org/
Location
Teams Virtual Meeting
Contact Information
Samantha Brito
862-307-5871
sbrito@dchs.essexcountynj.org
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
Core Competency DomainTier LevelDomain Code
Date Analytical and Assessment SkillsTier 1 - Front Line Staff/Entry Levelnull
Date Analytical and Assessment SkillsTier 1 - Front Line Staff/Entry Levelnull
Leadership and Systems Thinking SkillsTier 1 - Front Line Staff/Entry Levelnull
Date Analytical and Assessment SkillsTier 1 - Front Line Staff/Entry Levelnull
Date Analytical and Assessment SkillsTier 1 - Front Line Staff/Entry Levelnull
Policy Development and Program Planning SkillsTier 2 - Program Management/Supervisory Levelnull
Policy Development and Program Planning SkillsTier 1 - Front Line Staff/Entry Levelnull
Communication SkillsTier 1 - Front Line Staff/Entry Levelnull
Policy Development and Program Planning SkillsTier 2 - Program Management/Supervisory Levelnull
Communication SkillsTier 1 - Front Line Staff/Entry Levelnull
Communication SkillsTier 2 - Program Management/Supervisory Levelnull
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22731: 1.00 hour(s)
CHES#22732: 1.00 hour(s)
Description
Topics include:

NJDEP recycling requirements and best practices
Reducing recycling contamination
NJDEP idling regulations and recommendations
Health impacts of vehicle idling and emissions
Strategies to improve air quality and reduce waste

Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/Lxw1hzfXeU
Agenda / Additional Information
Welcome and Introductions
Overview of NJDEP Recycling Programs and Requirements
Recycling Best Practices and Reducing Contamination
NJDEP Vehicle Idling Regulations and Air Quality Impacts
Public Health Benefits of Reduced Emissions and Waste
Questions and Answers
Closing Remarks and CE Information
Presenters
Maya Harlow
Jorge Betancur
Larry Si
Tim Davis
Target Audience(s)
Epidemiologist
Health Educator
Health Officer
Public Health Planner
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Inspector (non-REHS)
Other