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NJ A3237
NJ A3237Requires DEP to develop, and solid waste management districts to use, standardized labels for recycling bins.
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Introduced
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
In Committee
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), within one year, to develop a system of standardized labels, which identify recycling bins and containers according to the recyclable materials that the containers are intended to hold. The bill also requires each solid waste management district, within two years after the bill is enacted into law, to update its recycling plan to require that new recycling bins and containers distributed in the district be labeled in accordance with the system developed by the DEP.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a system of standardized labels for recycling bins and containers within one year, and each solid waste management district to update its recycling plan within two years to require that new recycling bins and containers distributed in the district be labeled in accordance with the system developed by the DEP. The bill aims to standardize recycling bin labeling across the state to help residents easily identify the appropriate materials to place in each bin.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 02/25/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3500/3237_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3500/3237_I1.PDF |
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