A1872

Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.

Chamber Passed·3/23/26

Exempts community gardens with on-site composting systems from certain DEP permits if they meet specific conditions.

This bill exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other organic waste management systems from certain Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permits. To qualify, the garden must accept no more than 200 gallons of source-separated food waste per week, with larger gardens allowed more based on property size. All compost generated must be used on-site or given away or sold under DEP guidelines.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Assembly · 71–0 · Mar 23
Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 19

1:00 PM

Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Hearing

History

May 4

Senate

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Mar 23

Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (71-0-0)

Feb 19

Assembly

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading