Establishes farm pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer collection and disposal program.
This bill establishes a voluntary program for commercial farms in New Jersey to safely collect, transport, and dispose of unused pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, as well as recycle their containers. The program requires the Department of Environmental Protection to place collection sites across all three regions of the state, host at least two collection events annually per site, and contract with qualified waste handlers. It also mandates an annual public report detailing program participation, environmental benefits, and funding, while requiring the Department of Agriculture to run a public education campaign about collection locations and benefits. Participation is optional for farms, and the program must comply with existing pesticide disposal laws.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
State
District
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Clinton Calabrese
DDemocratic
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Ellen Park
DDemocratic
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Heather Simmons
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
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