The Education Center

What you need to know about the Basic Industrial Stormwater Permit (5G2) in New Jersey.

When it comes to stomwater permits here in New Jersey, figuring out what you need, don't need, and how to navigate the path to compliance with the regulations can be tricky. For any operation that isn't covered by one of the "industry-specific" stormwater permits, there's a chance you might be able to be covered by the Basic Industrial Stormwater Permit, or the 5G2 Permit for short.

Starting a recycling business in New Jersey sounds like a great idea. After all, you're starting a new business, hiring employees, paying taxes, and doing something good for the environment!

But since this is New Jersey, you're also probably aware that you'll need some form of permit or approval from the NJDEP (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) to operate that recycling business. As you can imagine, it can be very confusing what type of permit or approval you'll need when it comes to opening a recycling center.

When it comes to recycling in New Jersey, many people are shocked to learn how tough it is to start a recycling business in New Jersey. From the costs associated with recycling in New Jersey to learning how long it takes to get a recycling permit or approval, many potential customers change their mind and head across the river to Pennsylvania or move up into New York, and I don't blame them!

We explain how environmental regulations in New Jersey relate to environmental regulations in other states.

Working all over the United States, we've dealt with our fair share of companies struggling to make heads or tails of the environmental regulations that impact their operation. This goes double for New Jersey.

If you've spent any time in the Garden State running or operating a business, you know we have a lot of regulations (and taxes) to deal with. But how does this compare to other locations? How are the environmental regulations in New Jersey compared to Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New York?

We explain why anyone with a New Jersey recycling approval should pay attention to A-901 Regulations.

There are a lot of regulations in New Jersey, especially when it comes to solid waste and recycling. In fact, the process to start a recycling business in New Jersey is a long, complicated road thanks to regulations. This means that for most people looking to get covered under a New Jersey recycling approval, the process isn't one they can tackle on their own.

Learn the environmental regulations pertaining to New Jersey recycling centers.

If you're currently running a recycling center in New Jersey, or are looking to get into the game, chances are you're starting to realize you have your hands full when it comes to environmental regulations. The first step is usually identifying which classes of recyclable material you'll be recycling in New Jersey. But what comes after that? What other types of environmental regulations apply to recycling centers in New Jersey?

Learn how to recycle in New Jersey with a recycling approval or exemption.

New Jersey is jam packed full of people. Aside from congested roads, we also have a huge amount of refuse we need to deal with. Unfortunately, the NJDEP has made starting a recycling business in New Jersey somewhat of a headache. One would hope that New Jersey recycling approvals would be easy to get, but that's not the case.

We hear from a lot of prospective recyclers that they either don't have the time, energy, or money to obtain a full blown New Jersey recycling permit. The problem is, many folks don't know how to get a recycling license, permit, or approval in New Jersey because it's a complicated process. Many people aren't simply aware that getting a recycling approval in New Jersey takes time, money, and often causes quite a headache.