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NJ A1541
NJ A1541Establishes farm pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer collection and disposal program.
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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 direct the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, to create a farm pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer collection and disposal program to collect, transport, and dispose of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers held or owned by commercial farms. Participation in the program by commercial farms would be voluntary. In implementing the program, the DEP would: (1) strategically place collection sites in diverse regions of the State; (2) offer at least two collection events per year in each collection site; (3) contract with, and provide oversight of, entities qualified to safely collect and dispose of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, and their containers; and (4) appoint local agents or representatives to inventory pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, and their containers collected and disposed of or recycled through the program. The DEP would also be required to develop and publish an annual report that provides information about the program. The Department of Agriculture, acting in consultation with the DEP, would establish a cooperative public education and awareness campaign to inform farmers about: (1) the location of collection sites, and dates of upcoming collection events; (2) the types of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and their containers accepted under the program; (3) the benefits of the program for farmers; and (4) the environmental benefits of the program. This information would be posted on the Department of Agriculture's Internet website and would be updated as necessary. The bill would take effect on the 180th day after the date of enactment.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a voluntary program for commercial farms to collect and dispose of unused pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, as well as their containers, managed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture. The DEP will set up strategically located collection sites across the state, offering at least two collection events annually at each site, and will contract with qualified entities for the safe collection, transport, disposal, and recycling of these materials, while also appointing local agents to track what is collected. The Department of Agriculture will conduct a public education campaign to inform farmers about the program's details, benefits, and locations, with all information posted on its website. The DEP is also required to produce an annual report detailing the program's operations, participation, costs, and environmental impact, and the bill will become effective 180 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1541 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1541_I1.HTM |
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