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NJ A4547

NJ A4547
Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.


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Introduced
09/22/2022
In Committee
09/29/2022
Crossed Over
06/30/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.

AI Summary

This bill exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other on-site systems of managing organic waste, in accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) standards for recycling, from obtaining certain DEP permits. The exemption applies as long as the composting system accepts no more than 200 gallons per week of source-separated food waste (or 200 gallons per week per 5,000 square feet of property for larger community gardens) and all the compost generated is used on-site or given away/sold in accordance with DEP requirements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading (on 11/27/2023)

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