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NJ A2089
Requires certain recycling centers to report information about recycling markets and contamination to DEP.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require recycling centers that process glass, plastic, cardboard, or paper to report certain information about recycling markets and contamination to the Department of Environmental Protection. This information would include, but would not be limited to: (1) the availability, location, and cost of markets for recycled materials; and (2) the nature and extent of contamination in the recycling stream. The department would be required to keep confidential any information that would divulge competitive business information, methods, or processes entitled to protection as trade secrets of the recycling center.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain recycling centers that process glass, plastic, cardboard, or paper to report information about recycling markets and contamination to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) annually. The information would include the availability, location, and cost of markets for recycled materials, as well as the nature and extent of contamination in the recycling stream. The DEP is required to keep confidential any information that would divulge competitive business information or trade secrets of the recycling center.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2089 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2089_I1.HTM |
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