SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE

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1 SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE

2 Introduction New Jersey has regulated the handling of solid and hazardous waste since 1970 pursuant to the Solid Waste Management Act. Solid waste management regulations established environmental controls for waste management practices, planning and financing of facilities and systems for waste reduction, recycling, resource recovery, destruction and disposal, and economic regulation and integrity review of the entities involved. New Jersey s hazardous waste management regulations parallel the Federal hazardous waste regulations promulgated pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of They provide for the identification of waste classified as hazardous; the registration of hazardous waste generators; transporters and treatment, storage and disposal facilities; the establishment of the cradle-to-grave manifest tracking system for all hazardous waste shipments; as well as environmental controls on hazardous waste management facilities. Solid and hazardous waste management in New Jersey is a comprehensive regulation of the following: registration, operation and maintenance of solid and hazardous waste generators; establishment of the criteria for siting new major hazardous waste facilities; the disclosure and integrity review of solid and hazardous waste facilities and transporters; and the implementation of various statutory loan programs to finance construction and operation of environmentally sound resource recovery facilities and sanitary landfills; and the creation and expansion of legitimate commercial recycling businesses. A selection of significant environmental indicators for solid and hazardous waste management is presented on the following pages, including solid waste generated per capita, as well as recycling rates for various waste categories.

3 Objective: Maintain and improve solid waste minimization. Indicator: Amounts of Solid Waste Generated in New Jersey on a Per Capita Basis Type of Indicator: Response The data indicate that the total waste stream and the municipal waste stream generation rates have increased only marginally from one year to the next. The per capita generation rates seem to be leveling off at approximately 2 tons per year (TPY) for the total waste stream and 1 TPY for the municipal waste stream. Year Population Total Waste Per Capita Municipal Waste Per Capita (TPY) (TPY) (TPY) (TPY) ,712,333 14,085, ,641, ,726,089 14,355, ,171, ,747,750 14,757, ,513, ,783,864 14,321, ,300, ,826,254 13,228, ,445, ,873,468 14,832, ,435, ,916,143 15,918, ,840, ,962,255 16,750, ,059, ,007,905 16,900, ,849, ,058,384 16,908, ,985, AMOUNTS OF SOLID WASTE GENERATED IN NEW JERSEY ON A PER CAPITA BASIS (TPY) TOTAL WASTE (TPY) YEARS MUNICIPAL WASTE (TPY) Data Description The approximate amounts of solid waste generated in New Jersey are listed above in two categories and on a per capita basis: total tons generated and total tons of municipal waste generated in tons per year (TPY). The municipal waste figures represent that portion of the total waste stream generated by households, commercial establishments and institutions. The population estimates are from the U.S. Department of Energy. Solid waste facilities submit monthly reports and recycling centers submit annual reports of operations. Scrap metal shredding facilities submit biannual recycling tonnage reports.

4 Additional data are collected from industry sources, such as the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and the New Jersey Auto and Metal Recycling Association (AMRA). Data Characteristics The solid waste generation and recycling data are compiled annually by the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, Bureau of Recycling and Planning. These data are available on the NJDEP web page ( Information concerning these data can be obtained by writing or calling the Bureau of Recycling and Planning at 401 East State Street, P.O. Box 414, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; (609) Data Strengths and Limitations Solid waste facilities are required to report data as a part of their operating permits. Municipalities are required to report recycling data on an annual basis through provisions of the 1987 "New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act." The Act also contains provisions for the distribution of approximately $5 million annually as grants to the municipalities for documented recycling activities, based on those reports. In 1996, the funding mechanism for the grants sunsetted, although the annual reporting requirements remained. However, since for many years there was the expectation of grant funding upon submittal of recycling data, many municipalities have either not reported at all or filed incomplete reports once that grant funding expired. The Department has been moving, through the regulatory process and by voluntary agreements, to supplement, or in some cases to replace, the reporting of recycling tonnages by municipalities. Since the municipalities have historically marketed their recyclable materials locally or regionally, these markets (primarily Class A, B, and C recycling centers) have recently been either called upon (through voluntary agreements) or required (through regulations) to report, on an annual basis, those tonnages of recyclable materials brought to them by various municipalities. Discussion The data indicate that the total waste stream generation in New Jersey has increased slightly between 1996 and 1997; the per capita total solid waste generation has increased slightly. The municipal waste portion of the total waste stream also increased in 1997 and the per capita municipal waste generation increased slightly. It is suspected that the generation rates, as reported, are reflective of surging economic conditions. The Department will attempt to link economic indicators and waste generation figures in future reports.

5 Milestone: By the end of the Year 2000, recycling rates of 65% of the total waste stream and 50% of the municipal waste stream will be achieved and maintained thereafter. Indicator: Percent of the Total Waste Stream and Municipal Waste Stream Recycled Type of Indicator: Response New Jersey achieved a recycling rate of 60.8% of the total waste stream and 42.8% of the municipal waste stream in Year % Total Waste % Municipal Waste Stream Recycled Stream Recycled PERCENT OF THE TOTAL WASTE STREAM AND MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM RECYCLED YEARS TOTAL WASTE STREAM RECYCLED MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM RECYCLED Data Description The municipal waste figures represent that portion of the total waste stream generated by households, commercial establishments and institutions. Each municipality in New Jersey is required to submit recycling tonnage reports on an annual basis, pursuant to provisions of the Recycling Act. Recycling centers Classes A, B, C, and D (Class A centers recycle traditional materials such as glass, aluminum and paper; Class B centers

6 recycle non-traditional materials such as construction and demolition wastes; Class C centers recycle compostable materials; and, Class D centers recycle universal wastes such as used oil.) submit annual reports of operations. Scrap metal shredding facilities submit biannual recycling tonnage reports. Additional data are collected from industry sources such as ISRI and AMRA. This information is compiled into a data base in order to determine the percent of the waste streams recycled. Data Characteristics The solid waste disposal and recycling data (which equates to total generation rates) are compiled annually by the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, Bureau of Recycling and Planning. These data are available on the NJDEP web page ( Information concerning these data can be obtained by writing or calling the Bureau of Recycling and Planning at 401 East Street, P.O. Box 414, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; (609) Data Strengths and Limitations Solid waste facilities are required to report data as a part of their operating permits. Municipalities are required to report recycling data on an annual basis through provisions of the 1987 "New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act." The Act also contains provisions for the distribution of approximately $5 million annually as grants to the municipalities for documented recycling activities, based on those reports. In 1996, the funding mechanism for the grants sunsetted, although the annual reporting requirements remained. However, since for many years there was the expectation of grant funding upon submittal of recycling data, many municipalities have either not reported at all or filed incomplete reports once that grant funding expired. The Department has been moving, through the regulatory process and by voluntary agreements, to supplement, or in some cases to replace, the reporting of recycling tonnages by municipalities. Since the municipalities have historically marketed their recyclable materials locally or regionally, these markets (primarily Class A, B, and C recycling centers) have recently been either called upon (through voluntary agreements) or required (through regulations) to report, on an annual basis, those tonnages of recyclable materials brought to them by various municipalities. Discussion The state s 1997 overall recycling numbers continue to indicate increased recycling, however, not all materials monitored by the Department showed an increase. In 1997, the state recycled over 10.2 million tons of solid waste, resulting in a total recycling rate of 60.8% and a municipal solid waste recycling rate of 42.8%. The national average recycling rate for municipal solid waste is reported to be approximately 27%. To maintain and increase the recycling rates achieved in 1997, the Department implemented its first-ever outreach campaign in movie theatres statewide. The campaign congratulated citizens for participating in recycling efforts and encouraged them to purchase recycled products. The outreach program was seen by an estimated 3 million people. Also, the

7 Department, in conjunction with Rutgers University, developed and distributed a manual entitled Practical Recycling Economics: Making the numbers work for your program. The manual is intended to provide practical tools for municipal officials to understand, evaluate and reduce the cost associated with curbside recycling services.

8 Milestone: By the year 2000, recycling and/or composting rates of 90% or greater of the yard trimmings will be achieved and maintained thereafter. Indicator: Percent of Yard Trimmings Recycled and/or Composted. Type of Indicator: Response New Jersey achieved a recycling and/or composting rate of 69.06% of the yard trimmings in These data indicate that the percent of yard trimmings recycled and/or composted in 1997 declined 10.8% from the previous year. Year %Yard Trimmings Recycled PERCENT OF YARD TRIMMINGS RECYCLED AND/OR COMPOSTED YEARS Data Description Each municipality in New Jersey participates in the submission of annual recycling tonnage reports pursuant to the Recycling Tonnage Program. Recycling centers Classes A, B, C, and D (Class A centers recycle traditional materials such as glass, aluminum and paper; Class B centers recycle non-traditional materials such as construction and demolition wastes; Class C centers recycle compostable materials; and, Class D centers

9 recycle universal wastes such as used oil.) submit annual reports of operations. Scrap metal shredding facilities submit biannual recycling tonnage reports. Additional data are collected from industry sources such as ISRI and AMRA. This information is compiled into a database in order to determine the percent of construction and demolition waste materials recycled. Data Characteristics The solid waste generation and recycling data are compiled annually by the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, Bureau of Recycling and Planning. These data are available on the NJDEP web page ( Information concerning this data can be obtained by writing or calling the Bureau of Recycling and Planning at 401 East Street, P.O. Box 414, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; (609) Data Strengths and Limitations Solid waste facilities are required to report data as a part of their operating permits. Municipalities are required to report recycling data on an annual basis through provisions of the 1987 "New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act." The Act also contains provisions for the distribution of approximately $5 million annually as grants to the municipalities for documented recycling activities, based on those reports. In 1996, the funding mechanism for the grants sunsetted, although the annual reporting requirements remained. However, since for many years there was the expectation of grant funding upon submittal of recycling data, many municipalities have either not reported at all or filed incomplete reports once that grant funding expired. The Department has been moving, through the regulatory process and by voluntary agreements, to supplement, or in some cases to replace, the reporting of recycling tonnages by municipalities. Since the municipalities have historically marketed their recyclable materials locally or regionally, these markets (primarily Class A, B, and C recycling centers) have recently been either called upon (through voluntary agreements) or required (through regulations) to report, on an annual basis, those tonnages of recyclable materials brought to them by various municipalities. Discussion As noted above, these data indicate that the percent of yard trimmings recycled and/or composted in 1997 declined 10% to a 69.1% recycling rate from the previous year. This decline may be a result of fewer municipalities reporting recycling data to the state which, as noted above, is being addressed by the Department.

10 Milestone: By the year 2000, recycling rates of 50% of the asphalt, concrete and masonry portion of the construction and demolition waste stream will be achieved and maintained thereafter. Indicator: Percent of Asphalt, Concrete and Masonry Construction and Demolition Waste Materials Recycled Type of Indicator: Response New Jersey maintained a recycling rate of 100% of the asphalt, concrete and masonry construction and demolition waste materials in Year % Asphalt, Concrete and Masonry Construction and Demolition Waste Recycled PERCENT OF ASPHALT, CONCRETE & MASONRY CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE MATERIALS RECYCLED YEARS Data Description Each municipality in New Jersey participates in the submission of annual recycling tonnage reports pursuant to the Recycling Tonnage Program. Recycling centers Classes A, B, C, and D submit annual reports of operations (Class A centers recycle traditional materials such as glass, aluminum and paper; Class B centers recycle non-traditional materials such as construction and demolition wastes; Class C centers recycle compostable materials; and, Class D centers recycle universal wastes such as used oil).

11 Scrap metal shredding facilities submit biannual recycling tonnage reports. Additional data are collected from industry sources, such as ISRI and AMRA. This information is compiled into a database in order to determine the percent of construction and demolition waste materials recycled. Data Characteristics The solid waste generation and recycling data are compiled annually by the Division of Solid and Hazardous, Bureau of Recycling and Planning. These data are available on the NJDEP web page ( Information concerning these data can be obtained by writing or calling the Bureau of Recycling and Planning at 401 East State Street, P.O. Box 414, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; (609) Data Strengths and Limitations Solid waste facilities are required to report data as a part of their operating permits. Municipalities are required to report recycling data on an annual basis through provisions of the 1987 "New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act." The Act also contains provisions for the distribution of approximately $5 million annually as grants to the municipalities for documented recycling activities, based on those reports. In 1996, the funding mechanism for the grants sunsetted, although the annual reporting requirements remained. However, since for many years there was the expectation of grant funding upon submittal of recycling data, many municipalities have either not reported at all or filed incomplete reports once that grant funding expired. The Department has been moving, through the regulatory process and by voluntary agreements, to supplement, or in some cases to replace, the reporting of recycling tonnages by municipalities. Since the municipalities have historically marketed their recyclable materials locally or regionally, these markets (primarily Class A, B, and C recycling centers) have recently been either called upon (through voluntary agreements) or required (through regulations) to report, on an annual basis, those tonnages of recyclable materials brought to them by various municipalities. Discussion In 1997, for the fourth year in a row, New Jersey reported a 100% recycling rate for asphalt, concrete and masonry construction and demolition waste materials. If the current trend in the recycling of the asphalt, concrete and masonry portion of the construction and demolition waste stream continues, the Department may report on other portions of this waste stream in future reports.

12 Milestone: By the year 2000, recycling and/or composting rates of 50% of the food waste and other organic wastes will be achieved and maintained thereafter. Indicator: Percent of Food Waste and Other Organic Wastes Recycled and/or Composted Type of Indicator: Response New Jersey achieved a recycling and/or composting rate of 36.4% of the food waste and other organic wastes in Year % Food Waste Recycled And/or Composted PERCENT OF FOOD WASTE AND OTHER ORGANIC WASTES RECYCLED AND/OR COMPOSTED YEARS Data Description Each municipality in New Jersey participates in the submission of annual recycling tonnage reports pursuant to the Recycling Tonnage Program. Recycling centers Classes A, B, C, and D submit annual reports of operations (Class A centers recycle traditional materials such as glass, aluminum and paper; Class B centers recycle non-traditional materials such as construction and demolition wastes; Class C centers recycle compostable materials; and, Class D centers recycle universal wastes such as used oil). Data Characteristics

13 The solid waste generation and recycling data are compiled annually by the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, Bureau of Recycling and Planning. These data are available on the NJDEP web page ( Information concerning these data can be obtained by writing or calling the Bureau of Recycling and Planning at 401 East Street, P.O. Box 414, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; (609) Data Strengths and Limitations Solid waste facilities are required to report data monthly as a part of their operating permits. Municipalities are required to report recycling data on an annual basis through provisions of the 1987 "New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act." The Act also contains provisions for the distribution of approximately $5 million annually as grants to the municipalities for documented recycling activities, based on those reports. In 1996, the funding mechanism for the grants sunsetted, although the annual reporting requirements remained. However, since for many years there was the expectation of grant funding upon submittal of recycling data, many municipalities have either not reported at all or filed incomplete reports once that grant funding expired. The Department has been moving, through the regulatory process and by voluntary agreements, to supplement, or in some cases to replace, the reporting of recycling tonnages by municipalities. Since the municipalities have historically marketed their recyclable materials locally or regionally, these markets (primarily Class A, B, and C recycling centers) have recently been either called upon (through voluntary agreements) or required (through regulations) to report, on an annual basis, those tonnages of recyclable materials brought to them by various municipalities. Discussion The data indicate that in 1997 New Jersey experienced a 25% increase in the percent of food waste recycled compared to the previous year. However, as the data indicate, the food waste recycling market has been fluctuating in recent years. This may be due to the lack of commercial food waste composting facilities. The single largest market for recycled food waste are the swine producers in Gloucester County. Data collection from this sector has been problematic, however the Department is attempting to address this reporting problem.