Government & Municipal

The Authority is designated as Cumberland County’s solid waste coordinator and landfill operator as well as the economic development entity. In these varied roles The Authority directly and indirectly impacts the quality of life for residents and businesses in Cumberland County and throughout the southern New Jersey region. Each responsibility is multi-layered and provides benefits to the entire community.

Solid Waste Complex:
The Authority has handled Cumberland County’s landfill needs with sound environmental practices and forward-thinking management. Ongoing projects are aimed at decreasing costs, protecting the environment, expanding shared service opportunities and increasing energy sources for the region.

Economic Development:
The Authority is designated as Cumberland County’s economic development and redevelopment agency. The Authority’s role is to advocate for local businesses, assist in relocating new business and industry to Cumberland County and to be a catalyst for development and innovation across the county.

The Cumberland County Improvement Authority not only facilitates private development projects across the county, but also develops, constructs and manages many public facilities and shared services projects throughout the Southern New Jersey Region including Cumberland, Salem, Cape May and Burlington County. Public improvements facilitated through The Authority include schools, municipal buildings, transportation facilities, housing developments, infrastructure redevelopment, roadway construction and historic preservation.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Executive Director – Julie Acton
Office Number 856-935-7900 ext. 15

Human Resources – Casie Garton
Office Number 856-935-7900 ext. 16

Accounts Payable/Purchasing – Michele Gamber
Office Number-856-935-7900 ext. 19

Keeping Salem County Beautiful

The Salem County Improvement Authority (SCIA) is dedicated to providing safe, environmentally compliant, and affordable solid waste management, recycling assistance, and education for the Salem County community.

The Landfill is an important public asset and public service operated by SCIA utilizing best management practices and sound business judgment.

SCIA also promotes responsible community recycling and road clean-up efforts. We have a beautiful county and our goal is to keep it that way! We have natural beauty that must be maintained so generations that follow us can appreciate the wonders of Salem County.