Non-hazardous Solid Waste and Recycling - New Jersey

New Jersey incorporates by reference the federal regulations for Non-Hazardous Solid Waste and Recycling; however, the state adds further requirements.

A summary of the additional requirements includes the following:

• Starting May 4, 2022, New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses may not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products. Single-use paper carryout bags are allowed to be provided or sold, except by grocery stores equal to or larger than 2500 square feet, which may only provide or sell reusable carryout bags. After November 4, 2021, plastic straws may be provided only upon the request of the customer.

Related Information 

• NJDEP Solid & Hazardous Waste: N.J.A.C. 7:26 Rules
• Recycling Rules
• NJDEP| New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection | Get Past Plastic
• 2371_R2-Food Waste Recycling Law- P.L.PDF

Citation 

• 7:26-1
• 7:26-2.2
• 7:26-3A.12
• 7:26A