The Education Center

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.

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 what Class D recyclable materials in New Jersey are.

When it comes to opening or running a recycling center in New Jersey, understanding what class of recyclable material your planning on processing & handling makes a huge difference. We frequently get asked by folks about one particular class of recyclable materials, and that's Class D recyclable materials.