Bill > A5535

This bill requires owners or operators of scrap processing facilities to obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) before storing or processing automotive shredder residue (ASR), which is the non-recyclable material left over after shredding vehicles and other metal items. The bill defines ASR as a type of hazardous waste due to its potentially dangerous characteristics, and mandates that the DEP establish a permitting program with specific guidelines for ASR storage. These guidelines will include limits on the volume, height, and duration of ASR storage, as well as restrictions on storing ASR near residential areas or critical infrastructure. Each scrap processing facility must comply with the permit requirements and follow the established storage limits. The bill provides a one-year implementation period, during which the DEP can take preparatory administrative actions to set up the new permitting system. By classifying ASR as hazardous waste and requiring specialized permits, the bill aims to improve environmental safety and reduce potential risks associated with storing and processing this industrial byproduct.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5535