S 4630 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Directs DEP to establish scrap tire hauler license and scrap tire storage, collection, and disposal site permit.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a licensing system for businesses that collect and transport scrap tires (scrap tire haulers) and a permitting system for sites that store, collect, or dispose of scrap tires. It mandates that only licensed haulers can move scrap tires and only permitted sites can handle them, with haulers required to maintain $150,000 in financial assurance and sites needing closure funds. The bill also creates a tracking system for tire shipments and sets fines up to $25,000 per violation for non-compliance, while exempting small businesses storing fewer than 500 tires or up to 1,000 tires in secure containers. These requirements directly affect tire haulers, disposal facilities, and businesses handling scrap tires.
Sub-Topics: Recycling
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Introduced Version → Reprint SBA 1/8/26 1R · 8 edits
MODERATE
The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee made substantial amendments to this scrap tire regulation bill, primarily adding exemptions and anti-duplication provisions that narrow the bill's regulatory reach. The most significant changes include a new exemption for convenience centers operated by government entities, a provision preventing duplicative permitting for those already regulated under existing solid waste laws, and a statement limiting the licensing program so it cannot be used to restrict market participation. A new 'generator' definition was also added to clarify who generates scrap tires in public operations.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition of 'Generator' covering any person, business, or public entity (including municipalities, counties, authorities, school districts, and other political subdivisions) that generates scrap tires through routine operations, maintenance activities, or public work functions.

REQUIREMENT

Replaced the original $150,000 minimum financial assurance requirement for haulers with a more flexible standard requiring proof of general liability insurance, bonding, or other financial responsibility in an amount determined by the department to be sufficient but not imposing an undue burden on small or independent scrap tire haulers.

Added new section 4k stating the department may require reporting through existing solid waste or recycling mechanisms but shall not require duplicative approvals, manifesting systems, financial assurance, or County Solid Waste Management Plan inclusion for activities already regulated under an existing permit or approval.

SCOPE

Added new section 2g stating the licensing program must be administered to establish a baseline level of accountability and transparency, and explicitly shall not be used as a means of restricting market participation or creating unnecessary barriers to entry.

Added new section 4j providing that persons or facilities already holding valid permits under existing solid waste or recycling laws (including P.L.1970 c.39 and P.L.1987 c.102) are not required to obtain a separate scrap tire permit for the same activities, and that modification or renewal of existing permits does not terminate this exemption.

Added new section 4l clarifying that nothing in the act limits the number of scrap tires a generator may generate or accumulate in the ordinary course of its operations, provided they are managed, transported, and disposed of in accordance with the act.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new exemption in section 4g(4) for convenience centers operated by municipalities, counties, authorities, or other political subdivisions from the scrap tire storage, collection, or disposal permit requirement.

TECHNICAL

Removed the reference to subsection g. exemption from the licensing requirement in section 2a (struck with bracket notation), though the exemption itself was restructured elsewhere in the bill.

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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jan 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Dec 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Dec 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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