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NJ S421
NJ S421Establishes Statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste in landfills; requires DEP to adopt regulations to achieve targets.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes Statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste in landfills; requires DEP to adopt regulations to achieve targets.
AI Summary
This bill establishes statewide targets to reduce the disposal of organic waste in landfills by 50% by 2027 and 75% by 2032, compared to 2016 levels. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to adopt regulations within 18 months to achieve these targets. The regulations may require local governments to impose requirements on organic waste generators and allow local governments to charge reasonable fees to cover compliance costs. The bill also requires the DEP to submit a report by 2027 analyzing the progress made and providing recommendations for further reducing organic waste disposal.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 01/30/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S421 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 3/2/23; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S0500/421_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S0500/421_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SEN 1/30/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S0500/421_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/421_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/421_I1.PDF |
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