New Education Trailer Teaches Monmouth County Kids About Recycling

SHREWSBURY BOROUGH, NJ — The Board of County Commissioners recently unveiled a new community outreach trailer that highlights the importance of environmental protection and recycling during an event at Shrewsbury Borough School on Tuesday.

The one-of-a-kind recycling education trailer hosts a fully interactive, video game-based learning experience that’s designed to make learning about recycling fun, interactive and unforgettable, Commission Director Thomas Arnone said.

Inside the mobile unit are six gaming stations, which allow multiple students to participate at the same time.

Each station features custom-designed games that teach what can and cannot be recycled, why recycling matters and how small, everyday actions can make a big difference in protecting the planet, Arnone said.

The trailer can be requested for school visits and community events throughout Monmouth County.

“We are honored have our County Commissioners and council members here today,” said Brent MacConnell, superintendent and principal of the Shrewsbury Borough School.

“This is a full circle moment for us in Shrewsbury because the science teacher in the middle school has worked with the county recycling programs for many years, so we are no strangers to their assistance in teaching our students the value of recycling and earth science.”

Schools and community groups across the county are invited to reach out to the Monmouth County Recycling Coordinator at educationrecyclingtrailer@co.monmouth.nj.us to bring this experience to their next event.

The unveiling of the trailer was live-streamed and can be viewed in its entirety on the Monmouth County Government’s Facebook and YouTube Channel.

“We can’t wait to see this become a favorite not just at Monmouth County schools, but at fairs, Earth Day celebrations, and National Night Out events all across our community,” Arnone said.

To learn more about the new community outreach trailer, you can click here.