Statewide law
New Jersey organic waste law
New Jersey's Food Waste Recycling Law covers large food waste generators: 52+ tons/yr per site, within 25 road mi, with a 10% cost waiver. Counties are now drafting plans to cut food waste 50% by 2035, which could create county mandates.
At a glance Statewide law
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- The law
- Food Waste Recycling Law, P.L. 2020 c.24 (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.122+); S2426 (Jan 2026) county 50% reduction plans by 2035
- Who’s covered
- Large food waste generators (52+ tons/yr per site)
- Thresholds and key dates
- Within 25 road mi; 10% cost waiver
- Local rules
- Counties now drafting 2035 plans (could create county mandates)
✦ Keep an eye on
What’s changing
PENDING: A3759 would expand to all 'organic waste' – introduced, no committee action
- Planning now2035 food waste reduction plans (could create county mandates)
- IntroducedExpand mandate to all organic waste
01 / Our job
What Melly’s handles
- Which rules apply to each of your New Jersey locations
- File the paperwork for you
- Set up pickup or a compliant hauler
- Keep your records current so you are ready if an inspector asks
✦ Where this comes from
Sources
Last checked October 14, 2026. Laws change. If something here looks out of date, tell us.
These are plain-English summaries for general information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official source.
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