Waste360
9 March 2026
Landmark New Jersey Law Tees Up Aggressive Food Waste Goals
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators.
New Jersey is officially moving from setting food waste diversion goals to enforcing them. A new 2026 law mandates that local districts halve their food waste by 2035. S2464/A2090 builds on an earlier voluntary target for 2030 by compelling districts to develop waste reduction strategies in reach of the revised goal.
Key Takeaways
- • Landmark New Jersey Law Tees Up Aggressive Food Waste Goals.
