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Shell Recycling Program Restaurant Partner Survey

Shell Recycling Program Restaurant Partner Survey

Shell recycling collects discarded shells from restaurants and returns them to local waterways for oyster enhancement efforts. Oysters need a hard substrate to attach to in order to grow and build reefs. Planting shell onto natural oyster reefs provides the necessary habitat for oyster larvae to attach to.

By participating in shell recycling programs, restaurants can help their local coastal environments and save money on waste disposal costs, while also keeping shell out of landfills. New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s Marine Resources Administration coordinates a free Shell Recycling Program which is currently centered in Atlantic City and looking to expand. Pickup of shell is completely free, and bins are provided making the program easy to join!

Please complete this survey and join us in making every shell count!

See what our current restaurant partners think of the program!

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Restaurant Address*
Contact Person*
Are you willing to keep discarded shell (clam & oyster) separate from normal trash/recycling, if provided with shell collection bins (shell bins must be kept free of trash)?*
In most cases, collection of shell currently takes place weekly. Are you willing to store discarded shell in bins for up to one week?*
Would you bring shell to a nearby drop-off location if collection is not yet available in your area or if shell needs to be collected more than once per week?*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Created: November 6th, 2024