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NJ A2090
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Kennedy
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AI Summary
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Requires each solid waste management district in New Jersey to develop and implement a strategy to reduce food waste by at least 50% by 2035, compared to 2022 levels, within two years of the law's effective date
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Food donated for human consumption, composted, or anaerobically digested counts toward the 50% reduction target
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Exempts food waste sent to sanitary landfills that collect and deliver landfill gas for Class I renewable energy generation or renewable natural gas production
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Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a list of measures within 180 days, including surplus food donation programs, source separation recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, and public awareness campaigns
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Requires DEP to adopt rules creating a tiered regulatory structure for composting facilities to facilitate organic waste recycling in the state
Legislative Description
Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.228.
1/12/2026