New JerseyState would collect unused farm chemicals and recycle containers
If enacted, the state would set up a voluntary program for commercial farms to dispose of unused pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and recycle their containers.
What it does
If enacted, the environmental department would set up a voluntary program for commercial farms to dispose of unused pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and recycle their containers.
The state would place collection sites in northern, central, and southern New Jersey. Each site would hold at least two events a year for commercial farms.
Argument forA voluntary program with sites across the state could make it easier for commercial farms to dispose of unused chemicals and recycle containers.
Argument againstRunning collection events across the state and hiring qualified handlers could require state spending.
More detail
The environmental department would set up a program to dispose of unused farm chemicals and recycle their containers. The program would cover unused pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers held or owned by commercial farms, along with their containers. Commercial farms could choose whether to participate. The environmental department would consult the agriculture department. The bill would take effect on the 180th day after enactment; officials could prepare for the program earlier.
The environmental department would set up collection sites and hold regular events. Commercial farms would have access to at least one site in each of New Jersey's northern, central, and southern regions. Each site would offer at least two collection events a year. The department would oversee qualified companies that handle the chemicals and containers. The site and event requirements would take effect on the 180th day after enactment.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 1Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth CommitteeIntroduced
AgricultureEnvironment & Energy