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NJ A1860
NJ A1860Requires certain recycling centers to report information about recycling markets and contamination to DEP.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 recycling centers that handle glass, plastic, cardboard, or paper to report specific information annually to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) by December 31st, including details about where and at what cost they can sell recycled materials, and the types and amounts of non-recyclable waste found in the recycling stream, known as contamination. The DEP must keep any information that reveals a recycling center's confidential business practices or trade secrets private. The DEP will also inform these centers about the exact reporting requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1860 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1860_I1.HTM |
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