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NJ A1439

NJ A1439
Requires each solid waste management district to develop strategy in solid waste management plan to reduce food waste.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires each solid waste management district to develop strategy in solid waste management plan to reduce food waste.

AI Summary

This bill requires each solid waste management district in New Jersey to develop and implement a strategy to reduce the amount of food waste generated annually in the district by at least 50% by 2030. The bill also directs the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to develop and publish a list of measures that districts can take to achieve this food waste reduction requirement, including increasing food donation, food waste recycling and composting, and public awareness campaigns. The bill defines "food waste" to include various types of food processing waste and residue.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/28/2023)

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