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SRWM Solid & Hazardous Waste Program Recycling in NJ

Recycling Markets Directory





Class A Recycling Centers

"Class A recyclable material" means a source separated non-putrescible recyclable material specifically excluded from Department approval prior to receipt, storage, processing or transfer at a recycling center in accordance with N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.34b, which material currently includes source separated non-putrescible metal, glass, paper, plastic containers, and corrugated and other cardboard.

     Intermediate Processing Facilities List

While "Intermediate Processing Facility (IPF)" is not a regulatory term, it typically refers to a Class A recycling center that receives, at a minimum, source separated commingled recyclable containers and processes the recyclable materials through mechanical and manual means into their constituent components.

Class B Recycling Centers

"Class B recyclable material" means a source separated recyclable material which is subject to Department approval prior to receipt, storage, processing or transfer at a recycling center in accordance with N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.34b, and which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Source separated, non-putrescible, waste concrete, asphalt, brick, block, asphalt-based roofing scrap and wood waste;
2. Source separated, non-putrescible, waste materials other than metal, glass, paper, plastic containers, corrugated and other cardboard resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations on houses, commercial buildings, pavements and other structures;
3. Source separated whole trees, tree trunks, tree parts, tree stumps, brush and leaves provided that they are not composted;
4. Source separated scrap tires; and
5. Source separated petroleum contaminated soil.

Class C Recycling Facilities

"Class C recyclable material" means a source separated compostable material which is subject to Department approval prior to the receipt, storage, processing or transfer at a recycling center in accordance with N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.34b, and which includes, but is not limited to, organic materials such as:

1. Source separated food waste;
2. Source separated vegetative food waste; and
3. Source separated yard trimmings.

Class D Used Oil Recycling Facilities

"Class D recyclable material" means, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Used oil, as defined in this section, which is subject to Department approval prior to the receipt, storage or processing at a Class D recycling center in accordance with N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.34b, and which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

i. Used lubricant oil;
ii. Used coolant oil (non-contact heat transfer fluids);
iii. Used emulsion oil; and
iv. Any other synthetic oil or oil refined from crude oil, which has been used, and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities;

2. Batteries as defined in this section;
3. Pesticides as defined in this section;
4. Thermostats as defined in this section;
5. Latex paint;
6. Oil base paints from household or small quantity generators; and
7. Antifreeze.

Carpet Recycling Centers
Consumer Electronics Recycling Facility List
Hazardous Waste Lamp Recycling Facilities
Polystyrene Recycling Facilities List
Renderers and Recyclers of Grease and Vegetable Oil
Scrap Tire Facilities List
Used Oil Recycling - County Drop-off Locations
Vinyl Scrap Recycling Facilities List

 

 

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