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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.


Artificial Turf Reuse

Carpet Recycling Centers

Consumer Electronics Recycling Facility List

Hazardous Waste Lamp Recycling Facilities

Paper Mills in NJ-NYC-Phila. Region

Renderers and Recyclers of Grease and Vegetable Oil

Scrap Tire Facilities List- Class B Recycling Centers

County Used Oil Recycling Locations/Information