A 6005 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires end-of-life recycling of solar and photovoltaic energy generation facilities and structures.

This bill requires owners of solar energy systems (including rooftop panels and related infrastructure) to remove and recycle them when they are decommissioned, rather than disposing of them as waste. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection must establish rules for the recycling process, mandating secure storage of toxic solar panel components until safe recycling methods are approved. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per offense. The law applies directly to property owners, businesses, and entities operating solar installations across the state.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Dec 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Dec 4, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
lower
Nov 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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