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NJ A1860

NJ A1860
Requires certain recycling centers to report information about recycling markets and contamination to DEP.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
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)

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