New Jersey A3917 allows large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for renewable energy production.

New Jersey A3917 amends existing law to allow certain large food waste generators to send their food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for the purpose of generating Class I renewable energy. The Department of Environmental Protection will establish rules and regulations, including record-keeping, reporting, and standards for food waste recycling methods. The bill also outlines procedures for generators to petition for a waiver if the cost of recycling exceeds disposal costs by at least 10%. Violations of the law are subject to civil penalties.

New Jersey A3917 allows large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for renewable energy production.

New Jersey A3917 amends existing law to allow certain large food waste generators to send their food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for the purpose of generating Class I renewable energy. The Department of Environmental Protection will establish rules and regulations, including record-keeping, reporting, and standards for food waste recycling methods. The bill also outlines procedures for generators to petition for a waiver if the cost of recycling exceeds disposal costs by at least 10%. Violations of the law are subject to civil penalties.