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NJ A5899
NJ A5899Requires certain recycling centers to report information about recycling markets and contamination to DEP.
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Introduced
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
In Committee
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require recycling centers that process glass, plastic, cardboard, or paper to report certain information about recycling markets and contamination to the Department of Environmental Protection. This information would include, but would not be limited to: (1) the availability, location, and cost of markets for recycled materials; and (2) the nature and extent of contamination in the recycling stream. The department would be required to keep confidential any information that would divulge competitive business information, methods, or processes entitled to protection as trade secrets of the recycling center.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain recycling centers in New Jersey to report information about recycling markets and contamination to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on an annual basis. The information includes the availability, location, and cost of markets for recycled materials, as well as the nature and extent of contamination in the recycling stream. The DEP is required to keep any information that would reveal a recycling center's competitive business information or trade secrets confidential.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 11/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A5899 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5899_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5899_I1.PDF |
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