S.2426

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

Introduced·1/29/24

New Jersey S2426 mandates solid waste management districts to create a plan to cut food waste by 50% by 2030.

New Jersey S2426 requires each solid waste management district to devise a strategy for reducing 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 bill also mandates the DEP to publish a list of measures districts can take to meet the food waste reduction goal, including increasing food donations, source separation, and composting. The measures aim to prevent food waste and reduce methane emissions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 26, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

Jun 20, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Substituted by A2090 (2R)

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)

Jun 26, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading