Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy.
Impact
The implementation of Bill A4097 is expected to significantly impact state laws concerning waste disposal. By permitting large food waste generators to divert their waste to landfills that convert it to renewable energy, the bill facilitates compliance with recycling regulations designed to reduce organic waste in landfills. This shift may contribute to the promotion of renewable energy within the state while accommodating the logistical constraints faced by businesses required to manage substantial waste quantities.
Summary
Bill A4097 aims to authorize specific large food waste generators to send their food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for the purpose of generating Class I renewable energy. This initiative serves to amend existing regulations under P.L.2020, c.24, which initially mandated these generators to recycle their waste by sourcing separation and directing it to authorized recycling facilities. The legislation acknowledges the challenges in availability and proximity of these facilities, allowing exceptions to enable more efficient waste management practices.
Contention
Notably, there are potential points of contention surrounding this bill. Critics may argue that allowing large food waste generators to send waste to landfills for energy generation could undermine the overarching goals of waste reduction and recycling. Concerns about environmental sustainability may arise, emphasizing that reliance on landfill solutions could detract from investment in more sustainable waste management practices. Supporters, however, may counter that this measure provides a practical alternative in areas where recycling options are limited, seeking a balance between regulatory compliance and operational feasibility.
Same As
Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy.
Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy or renewable natural gas.
Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy or renewable natural gas.
Authorizes institutions of higher education to send, receive, and compost or anaerobically digest food waste without DEP permit, under certain conditions.
Establishes grant program in DEP to provide financial assistance to municipalities for infrastructure and other physical upgrades to certain municipally owned sanitary landfill facilities closed before June 1987; appropriates $10 million.
Establishes grant program in DEP to provide financial assistance to municipalities for infrastructure and other physical upgrades to certain municipally owned sanitary landfill facilities closed before June 1987; appropriates $10 million.
Establishes grant program in DEP to provide financial assistance to municipalities for infrastructure and other physical upgrades to certain municipally owned sanitary landfill facilities closed before June 1987; appropriates $10 million.