Safe Composting of Organic Waste

The bill would amend the Solid Waste Management Act to add procedures for separating organic food wastes from non-organic wastes and to compost that waste safely. The DEP would be charged with creating legislative rules governing the process. The bill would also require the curbside pickup of organic wastes.

ISSUES: Land & Wildlife

CWV Position: Supports

Status: Introduced 1/31/22; referred to Health and Human Resources Committee, then Government Organizations