Considering I think we have the highest concentration of people per square mile, there's going to be litter.

As a child of the 1970s, it's so much better, it's like night and day. Of course we have miles to go, but we have come very far.

Until people start embracing the Reduce aspect of life, trash is still going to be made. Some places are just better at hiding it until it goes out on a barge… or buried. Glad you’re leaving. Too many people here anyways but i agree Seeing litter sucks especially hiking and in the wild. Be the change . Use refill shops. We have a bunch in our state.

Fly Eagles Fly!!!

My super collects bottles as well as the scrap metal.

That fee is only ever going to go up

Did you live in NJ previously? Why'd you leave?

Shouldn't give it away

I'm totally not seeing the trash like everyone else. I must be blind by trying to find a home out here.

https://www.epa.gov/urbanwaterspartners/urban-waters-and-passaic-rivernewark-new-jersey

We've had a long history of dumping toxic chemicals into the water. I believe there was a virus in the summer last year which could be contracted from our tap water. Nine whales have died in Brigantine since Dec. 1st.

I was out shooting photos in Sussex a number of years ago and this man suggested I take a ride to this cave which was closed down because it was festering mold and mildew in the caverns. https://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin70.pdf

You aren't wrong, there needs to be tighter laws for conservation efforts. Especially regarding smog or air pollution from the mac trucks which Vermont does have laws for. A huge shout out to Dr. Winters whom I have the honor and privilege to have met, for his concentrated efforts to filter contaminated water. Most of our basic viruses are contracted through contaminated water.

I would wish you good luck in Vermont, but you won't need it and will never look back, lucky duck. Green Mountain. Learn French Bon Voyage

Thanks!! We’re from Bergen county originally so I know that area well. Nice place to move just more of a commute from Hackettstown. I’ll take a look though!

I moved to Vermont. In the spring they have a “green up” day. It’s a big deal and nearly everyone does it. They pick up all the litter in the state. It’s remarkable. They should make it nationwide.

https://greenupvermont.org

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Check out towns in and around Pascack Valley. Pricey in most towns but great suburbs. Note we moved to the area with a family just three years ago.

• Montvale
• Park Ridge
• River Vale
• Woodcliff Lake
• Hillsdale
• Westwood
• Township of Washington
• Emerson
• Oradell

Slightly less expensive but also good in the area:

• Old Tappan
• Norwood
• Northvale
• Warwick
• Ramsey
• Mahwah

Saddle River / Upper Saddle River, Ridgewood, Ho Ho Kus, and Allendale are also nice but super pricey.

Try your local library, mine gives you free access to Mango, sort of like Rosetta stone.

I'm more comic books but appreciate all things nerdish. My son is into the same but also anime. I introduced him to Inuyasha a few years ago and he's getting anything anime related he can get, for young kids at least.

And of course he's a Pokemon master

What?

And do you like studio ghibli

Omg what are you into

Oh i didn't even know, i might attend. My son is having surgery a few days before. If i get a wheel chair for him, he'd love this.

Not looking for upscale look at all, just the best school districts. Thanks for the suggestions!

> I just wanna leave with nothing

That's financially-dependent. If you either have reserves or income, then walk out with only the clothes you're wearing. Otherwise, you'll have to specify your circumstances so that we may give data-based advice.

Hackensack comes to mind

Grow up in vineland

Join the circus

Agreed. Even areas of Bergen county are easy-ish to live car-free in.