Welcome to the HCIA!
On behalf of the Hudson County Improvement Authority (HCIA), welcome to our website.
Located in the fastest-growing county in the State, the HCIA is an autonomous public agency with a mission of providing a wide range of needed services to the residents and businesses of Hudson County at the least cost to taxpayers. The HCIA has broad responsibilities in the County including solid waste and recycling management, financing for public & private initiatives, redevelopment projects, transportation management, recreation services, alternative energy initiatives and environmental education.
Recently, the HCIA completed the development of the Hudson County Schools of Technology High Tech High School at Laurel Hill Park in Secaucus. Located on 23 acres of Laurel Hill Park, the 340,000 square foot campus consists of a three-story central hub including classrooms, administrative offices, cafeteria, gymnasium, a 324-seat theater and three extensions for teaching environments. The $160 million project broke ground in May 2016 and was completed on time and on budget. With a commitment to environmental sustainability, the campus was designed and constructed to LEED-standards and includes a green roof, geothermal heating and windmills.
Hudson County is home to Skyway Golf Course at Lincoln Park West in Jersey City- Hudson County’s first public golf course developed and financed by the HCIA. Since opening in June 2015, Skyway Golf Course at Lincoln Park West has become one of the best public golf courses in the area featuring 9 challenging championship holes- 3 par fives, 3 par fours and 3 par threes totaling 3,200 yards.
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Junior Master Composter
Junior Master Composters is an opportunity for teens to learn about reducing food waste, making compost, and spearheading change in their own communities. Managing compost helps our community and our planet by preventing food and other materials from ending up in the landfill.
Calendar of Events
2022
Saturday, March 19th Mobile Shredding, North Bergen (Braddock Park, Picnic Area Parking Lot)
Saturday, March 26th Mobile Shredding, Secaucus (High School Parking Lot)
Saturday, April 2nd Mobile Shredding, Bayonne (Gregg Park, Lot #1)
Saturday, April 9th Mobile Shredding, Union City (Jose Marti School Field Parking Lot)
Saturday, April 9th Mobile Shredding, Kearny (West Hudson Park)
Saturday, April 23rd Earth Day, North Bergen (Braddock Park)
Saturday, April 30th Mobile Shredding, Hoboken (DPW)
Saturday, April 30th Mobile Shredding, Guttenberg (DPW)
Saturday, April 30th Earth Day, Jersey City (Lincoln Park)
Reducing Food Waste This Holiday Season
As the holiday season quickly approaches, family and friends gather to celebrate yearly traditions and make new memories with one another. It’s no surprise that food is the focal point of many of these holiday traditions and memories. Unfortunately, during this time of the year, millions of pounds of food remain uneaten and end up in landfills. In fact, I Love A Clean San Diego, which is an environmental nonprofit in San Diego County, estimates Americans waste 25% more food during Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than the rest of the year. Food waste negatively impacts food security, the environment and climate change. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Americans throw out more than 400 pounds of food per person each year. From people throwing away uneaten turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes and other seasonal treats, food waste is a growing problem that we must tackle.
New Program! Don’t Trash Your Halloween Pumpkins
This year, the HCIA is collecting pumpkins and gourds in 4 locations in our county parks on Nov 6th and Nov 13th.
The pumpkins and gourds will be collected and sent to an organics waste facility in Elizabeth, NJ to create biogas for energy!
Feel free to go on foot or take your car, parking lots will be properly marked. Collection is between 9 am and 2 pm.
Due to Covid-19, contactless pick-up from the trunk of your vehicle can be accommodated.
Painted and carved pumpkins will be accepted.
This Fall, Shred Your Paper in Hudson County!
It’s that time of the year again when pumpkin spice, football, Fall leaves and cool crisp air hastily move in to kick-off Autumn. The change in seasons brings an exciting opportunity to get your home organized and ready for the Winter months. Fortunately, Hudson County Improvement Authority is ready to help you prepare with several upcoming opportunities to safely dispose of unwanted personal documents and confidential information that clutters your home.
Why Should I Shred Paper?
Believe it or not, thieves can and will dig through recycling bins, garbage cans or other trash receptacles to find your personal information and steal it. Identity theft is a common crime used to steal personal and sensitive information across the United States. The Insurance Information Institute estimated that 4.8 million identity theft and fraud reports were received by the Federal Trade Commission in 2020. With millions of Americans and businesses impacted by identity theft each year, personal documents should never be disposed of in regular garbage cans or recycling bins. Shredding personal documents and sensitive materials is the best and only way to protect yourself from identity theft and keep your confidential information secure. Shredding paper can also help you save on storage space, remove fire hazards, and help the environment!
Shred Your Identity
2021
Saturday, September 18th Harrison (Red Bull Arena, North Parking Lot)
Saturday, September 18th Union City (Jose Marti School Field Parking Lot)
Saturday, September 25th Bayonne (Gregg Park, Lot #1)
REVISED SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE HUDSON COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021/2022
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq., known as the Open Public Meetings Act (the Act), the Board of Commissioners (the Board) of the Hudson County Improvement Authority (the Authority) has previously published and disseminated to the public a schedule of regular meetings to be held during the calendar year 2021-2022.
The Regular Meeting of the Authority previously scheduled for October 13, 2021 has been changed to Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The remaining schedule of regular meetings will be conducted at the time and place previously published and disseminated to the public and as set forth in the revised schedule attached. The schedule also provides notice and opportunity for a Caucus Meeting at 5:00 p.m. immediately prior to each Regular Meeting.
Household Hazardous Waste Collections
2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
Sunday, October 3, 9 AM – 1 PM
Gregg Park, Bayonne
Parking Lot #1 - Parkview Drive & Kennedy Blvd
Secaucus High School
Parking Lot, 11 Millridge Road
Saturday, October 16, 9 AM – 1 PM
Jersey City Municipal Service Complex
13-15 Linden Avenue East
Kearny DPW
357 Bergen Avenue
DUE TO COVID-19, ALL RESIDENTS MUST REMAIN IN THEIR VEHICLE AND PLACE THEIR MATERIALS IN THEIR TRUNK.
*Includes Tire Amnesty Program and Computer-Only Recycling Collection
To download our flyer click here
Food Waste- It’s a Heavy Problem!
Remember when your parents used to make you finish all of the food on your plate? Well, in addition to making sure you were fed, they also wanted to prevent food waste! Food waste negatively impacts food security, the environment and climate change. Estimates show that food waste is estimated at up to 40 percent of the food supply in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates 31 percent food loss at the retail and consumer levels which equates to approximately 133 billion pounds and $162 billion worth of food annually. From people throwing away limp vegetables to confusion over food expiration dates, large portions at restaurant being disposed of, overstocked grocery stores and farmers disposing of imperfect produce, food waste is a big problem across the country.
Earth Day 2021
Bringing Hudson County Together
Stop by and learn more about Hudson County Improvement Authority and initiatives to build a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Saturday, April 17, 11am - 3pm
North Bergen Braddock Park 90th & Bergenline Entrance
Saturday, April 24, 11am - 3pm
Jersey City Lincoln Park, West Side Avenue Entrance
COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place
