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NJ A1514

NJ A1514
Requires State entities to recycle certain materials and provide recycling bins in State buildings.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require State governmental entities to source separate and recycle any aluminum, corrugated cardboard, glass, paper, or plastic waste generated at buildings and facilities owned, leased, or operated by the State entity. Under the bill, every State entity would be required to establish procedures for the collection and storage of any materials to be recycled under the bill, and make necessary contractual arrangements for the collection, transportation, and recycling of those materials. State entities also would be required as to provide adequate receptacles, signage, information, education, and staffing at buildings and facilities owned, leased, or operated by the State entities to ensure compliance with the bill. The bill would require the Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), to (1) prepare and distribute guidance to assist State entities with compliance, and (2) work with the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Legislature to ensure compliance with the requirements of the bill by the Judicial and Legislative Branches of State Government, respectively.

AI Summary

This bill requires State governmental entities to source separate and recycle certain materials, including aluminum, corrugated cardboard, glass, paper, or plastic waste generated at buildings and facilities owned, leased, or operated by the State. The bill requires State entities to establish procedures for the collection and storage of recyclable materials, make necessary contractual arrangements for the collection, transportation, and recycling of those materials, and provide adequate receptacles, signage, information, education, and staffing to ensure compliance. The Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, is required to prepare and distribute guidance to assist State entities with compliance, and work with the Judicial and Legislative Branches to ensure their compliance as well. The bill provides an exception for State parks or forests where a "carry-in, carry-out" trash program is being implemented by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 02/03/2020)

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