A 1860 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill requires recycling centers that process glass, plastic, cardboard, or paper to annually report specific data to New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) by December 31. Centers must provide information on the availability, location, and cost of markets for recycled materials, as well as details about contamination in the recycling stream. The DEP must keep any information deemed a trade secret or competitive business method confidential upon request from the recycling center. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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