Environmental Questions & Answers

We discuss the true cost of environmental compliance, including New Jersey recycling approvals themselves.

When it comes to starting a recycling business in New Jersey, one of the most complex things to discuss is how much it will cost. I'm not just referring to New Jersey Recycling Approval costs, we get asked about the true cost of environmental compliance at facilities over time. Whether that's a year, 5, 10, or more, understanding the long-term costs of environmental compliance at a recycling center in New Jersey is a tricky thing to answer. Having said that, let's jump in and discuss the ins and outs of the costs of New Jersey recycling permits, approvals, and long-term compliance costs.

Learn what recycling approvals are in the state of New Jersey - and what they mean to you and your business!

While it seems obvious that everyone is in favor of recycling – particularly in highly populated states with limited landfill space – government regulations can have a huge impact on the actual business of recycling.

That’s no different in New Jersey, which has some of the most strict recycling regulations anywhere in the United States! These regulations influence the ability of those seeking to operate a recycling business, from the time and costs to get started, to their annual requirements, to the very locations they can operate a recycling facility at.

Find out if your business needs a recycling approval in New Jersey in this quick read!

By now you're probably caught up to speed on what New Jersey recycling approvals are, but you may still be asking yourself: do I need one?

As you might have noticed, recycling regulations in New Jersey are pretty confusing. After all, New Jersey has some of, if not the most strict recycling regulations anywhere in the United States! Recycling approvals in New Jersey take time and expense to obtain, are tightly regulated and include regular facility inspections, and come with strict conditions, limitations, and fees, so it's crucial to understand if you need one.

Learn if you need a consultant at your recycling facility in New Jersey.

Recycling facilities in New Jersey have it pretty tough. Just learning how long it takes to get a recycling approval, or the cost of a recycling approval in New Jersey can be a hard pill to swallow. For many people out there, starting a recycling business in New Jersey is beyond their own doing simply due to the process and complexities involved.

Learn what New Jersey classifies as Class A recyclable materials.

Getting into the recycling game in New Jersey isn't easy. It's expensive, and it takes a long time. And, you're not even guaranteed that you'll be able to open a business even if you have a great business plan. To top it all off, the State of New Jersey categorizes recyclable solid waste materials into four groups or "classes", which are not intuitively obvious or easy to figure out. Knowing which class of recyclable material is critical to anyone interested in getting into the recycling business in New Jersey, so let’s dive in and go over what Class A recyclable materials in New Jersey are.

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.