Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy.
Impact
The enactment of S2162 would have a noteworthy impact on state environmental laws, particularly those governing food waste management. By allowing food waste to be directed to landfills under specific conditions, the bill aims to enhance the utility of landfill operations by converting waste into energy. However, this could lead to increased discussions around environmental sustainability and the efficacy of recycling efforts. Proponents argue that the bill would help manage food waste effectively while contributing to renewable energy generation.
Summary
Senate Bill S2162 seeks to amend existing legislation concerning the disposal of food waste by large food waste generators in New Jersey. The bill authorizes these generators to send their food waste to sanitary landfill facilities specifically for the purpose of generating Class I renewable energy. This change represents a significant shift from previous regulations that mandated food waste to be sorted and sent to authorized recycling facilities. The bill's provisions apply as long as the food waste is being used to produce renewable energy through gas-to-energy processes.
Contention
Notably, S2162 introduces potential contention points with environmental advocacy groups and local governments. Critics may argue that diverting food waste back to landfills undermines the existing recycling framework and may lead to negative environmental impacts. Furthermore, there are concerns about whether the reliance on landfill gas production is truly sustainable in comparison to current food waste recycling practices. In addition to these environmental concerns, the bill also includes a provision allowing large food waste generators to petition for waivers from the recycling requirements, which could lead to further debate on compliance and enforcement issues.
Same As
Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy.
NJ S2371
Carry Over
Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy.
NJ A4097
Carry Over
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.