A2090

Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.

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New Jersey A2090 mandates solid waste management districts to create a plan to cut food waste by at least 50% by 2030.

New Jersey A2090 requires each solid waste management district to develop a strategy to reduce food waste by at least 50% by 2030. The strategy must be integrated into the district's solid waste management plan and approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The DEP is also tasked with creating a list of measures to help districts meet the food waste reduction goal, including actions to prevent food waste, increase food donations, and promote composting and anaerobic digestion.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

54 Yea

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19 Nay

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7 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 4, 2024

2:00 PM

Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Hearing

History

Jan 12

Assembly

Approved P.L.2025, c.228.

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Senate Amendment (24-12) (Smith)

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Substituted for S2426 (3R)