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NJ A3001
NJ A3001Requires DEP to develop, and solid waste management districts to use, standardized labels for recycling bins.
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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 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), within one year, to develop a system of standardized labels, which identify recycling bins and containers according to the recyclable materials that the containers are intended to hold. The bill also requires each solid waste management district, within two years after the bill is enacted into law, to update its recycling plan to require that new recycling bins and containers distributed in the district be labeled in accordance with the system developed by the DEP.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a standardized labeling system for recycling bins and containers within one year of the bill's enactment, specifying which recyclable materials each container is meant for. Subsequently, within two years, all solid waste management districts, which are regional authorities responsible for managing waste, must update their recycling plans to ensure that any new recycling bins and containers they distribute adhere to the DEP's new labeling system. This initiative aims to standardize and clarify recycling practices across the state.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
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/A3001 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3001_I1.HTM |
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