NJ S663

Solid waste management districts in New Jersey must develop and implement strategies to reduce food waste by at least 50% by 2035, compared to 2022 levels.

Districts have two years from the bill's effective date to adopt these strategies as amendments to their solid waste management plans, subject to DEP approval.

Food donated for human consumption and food waste that is composted or anaerobically digested counts toward meeting the 50% reduction target.

The DEP must publish guidance within 180 days listing measures districts can take, including surplus food donation programs, source separation recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, and public awareness campaigns.

The DEP must adopt rules creating a tiered regulatory structure for composting facilities to facilitate expanded organic waste recycling capacity statewide.